Exploration Geotechnician at OceanaGold

Company Description
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental, and social performance. Since 1990, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities and strong returns for our shareholders. The gold, copper and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects people around the world.

Our global exploration, development and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of operating assets including Didipio Mine in the Philippines, Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand and Haile Gold Mine in the United States. Our operations are supported by corporate offices located in Brisbane, Australia and Denver, USA.

At OceanaGold, health and safety are paramount to the success of our business as are employees who engage in behaviors that align with our values.

Job Description

• Conduct geotechnical logging for rock properties and weigh samples for density
• Photograph core, download and label photos
• Cut core using rotary saws
• Sample core and place in sample bags after cutting
• Ensure that cut core sample IDs match the master sheets provided
• Insert blanks and standards into sample batches for QAQC
• Place samples in large plastic blue barrels for offsite shipment to assay lab
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, pickup trucks, skid steer and ATV
• Be able to competently reverse an 18-foot trailer
• Operate core cutting electric saw, hand tools, hammer, shovels, broom and scrapers
• Perform pre-operational inspections and examinations of equipment and work areas
• Retrieve drill samples from the field and deliver to core shed
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner
• Lift up to 50-pound samples using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate with drillers and geologists
• Assist with down-hole surveys and drill rig set-up
• Place silt fencing in the field adjacent to drill sites
• Rehabilitate drill sumps using dozers and bobcat
• Deliver cut core for final storage using trailer hitched to pick-up truck
• Organize and inventory pulps
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Basic Math and English skills
• Mining experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude

Additional Information

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Must be able to climb 25’ vertical ladder sections unaided.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Location : Kershaw, SC

Application Deadline : 14th April, 2023

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOB ROLE  

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