Heavy Diesel Fitter - Underground

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Living Our Values recognition program

Free transport to work

Study assistance

EAP access

Discounts on retail/services

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation seeks a Heavy Diesel Fitter to join the Underground Maintenance Workshop at Macraes Mine, East Otago. This residential role offers a balanced lifestyle in a stunning region, with a drive-in/drive-out option from Dunedin or Oamaru and a free bus to site.

You will maintain, repair and service mining machinery and related plant, working 7 days on/7 off, 12‑hour shifts, mostly in the surface workshop.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy mining machinery.
• Full, clean and current drivers licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is essential.
• First Aid, Forklift, Overhead Crane, rigging and slinging, Work at Height NZ standards advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all facilities, equipment and company vehicles.
• Identify and report parts, materials and other resources required to complete allocated tasks.
• Record and report usage of all components, parts and other resources on work-order job cards.
• Attending and repairing breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary plant.
• Contractor management/monitoring during shutdowns and major repairs (as directed).
• Routine maintenance and inspection of the mining fleet and ancillary plant.
• Daily servicing (refueling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant (as directed).

Skills

Heavy diesel maintenance

Field service experience

Manual driving

Education

National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering—Plant and Equipment Level 4/5

Job description

OceanaGold is agrowing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.
Our purpose is mining gold for abetter future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3 , 700 direct jobsglobally.
Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Job Description

Imagine having atrue work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Our Underground Maintenance Workshop team are on the hunt for aHeavy Diesel Fitter based at Macraes Mine, East Otago. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career or build upon your experience within the miningsector.
This is adrive in, drive out opportunity from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru (free bus service to site daily), each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3 hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your daysoff.

This role will work to safely and efficiently undertake the maintenance, repairs and servicing of all mining machinery and ancillary plant/equipment under control of the underground operation. 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off roster. While this role works as part of the underground department, the majority of the work is completed within the above surfaceworkshop.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all facilities, equipment and companyvehicles
• Identify and report parts, materials and other resources required to complete allocatedtasks
• Record and report usage of all components, parts and other resources on work-order jobcards
• Attending and repairing breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillaryplant
• Contractor management/monitoring during shutdowns and major repairs (asdirected).
• Routine maintenance and inspection of the mining fleet and ancillary plant (services / daily inspections/Underground servicing &repairs whenrequired)
• Daily servicing (refueling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant (asdirected)

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering—Plant and Equipment Level 4 or 5 or equivalent (preferred) or other relevant industry Trade qualifications
• First Aid, Forklift, Overhead Crane, rigging and slinging, Work at Height etc. to relevant NZ standards advantageous but notessential
• 5 years minimum experience in repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy miningmachinery.
• Full, clean and current drivers licence, ability to drive manual vehicles isessential.

Additional Information

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago,NZ
• 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off roster, 12 hrshifts
• Discounts on retail andservices
• Free Southern Cross HealthcareInsurance
• Health and wellbeingallowance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Free transport towork
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected

**Applications close 7 November 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.Applicants must be eligible to work in NewZealand.

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact [e-mail]

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