Underground Electrician - Mining

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; Presencial; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Residential role

Roster: 7/7/7/7

Quarterly bonuses

Healthcare/Life Insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Long service recognition

Values recognition

Study assistance

EAP access

Supportive environment

Descripción de la vacante

OceanaGold in Otago, New Zealand, is seeking an Underground Electrician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults and install/maintain underground electrical plant. The role operates on a 7 on / 7 off roster, offering work-life balance and a varied day.

Training includes submersible pumps, high voltage switching, leaky feeder systems, tele remote load haul dump operations, VSDs and PLCs, with a comprehensive benefits package including health cover, life insurance and a wellbeing

Formación

• New Zealand Electrical Practicing licence.
• Hold, or have the ability to obtain an Electrical Mining endorsement.
• Working at heights and previous HV experience desirable.
• Full Driver Licence, competent with driving manual vehicles.
• Relevant underground mining or heavy industrial experience preferred but not essential, full traning will be available.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse a problem and assess the most appropriate solution.

Responsabilidades

• Install and Maintain Underground electrical and communication networks
• Diagnosing faults or breakdowns
• Undertake repairs
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the underground dewatering system
• Carry out electrical installation work

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Working at heights

HV experience

Driver Licence (manual)

Educación

NZ Electrical Practicing licence

Electrical Mining endorsement

Descripción del empleo

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

Our Macraes Operation is looking for an Underground Electrician to carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose and remedy faults and install and maintain underground electrical plant and installations. With a 7 on / 7 off, day/night roster you’ll gain that work/life balance, with 6 months off per year!

We will offer practical and rewarding experiences/training which will keep your workday varied. This will include but is not limited to training on submersible pumps, high voltage switching, leaky feeder communications systems, tele remote load haul dump operating systems, VSD’s and PLC’s.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Install and Maintain Underground electrical and communication networks
• Diagnosing faults or breakdowns
• Undertake repairs
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the underground dewatering system
• Carry out electrical installation work

Qualifications

• New Zealand Electrical Practicing licence
• Hold, or have the ability to obtain an Electrical Mining endorsement.
• Working at heights and previous HV experience desirable
• Full Driver Licence, competent with driving manual vehicles
• Relevant underground mining or heavy industrial experience preferred but not essential, full traning will be available
• Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse a problem and assess the most appropriate solution.

Additional Information

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, 7:00am/pm to 7:00pm/am roster
• Competitive salary + quarterly bonuses
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
• Monthly Health and Wellbeing allowance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Study assistance (role dependent)
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

YOU MATTER

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.

Applications close 2 December 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.