Underground Mechanic

OceanaGold Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K plan

Professional development

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation’s Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina seeks an Underground Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of mining equipment for safe and efficient operations.

You will work underground and on surface with strong technical skills, following OEM manuals and site procedures, while training apprentices and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground mining maintenance preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of Sandvik, Normet, Caterpillar, and Komatsu mining equipment.
• Ability to read OEM manuals, hydraulic/electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong diagnostic skills with mechanical, hydraulic, CAN bus and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with laptops and diagnostic software for OEM equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with mining regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment under demanding conditions.
• Effective communication skills to relay technical information and equipment status.
• Physically fit and able to work in confined underground spaces.
• Schedule is a 7 on and 7 off schedule, DS/NS and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs), inspections, and repairs on underground and surface mining equipment, including Sandvik LHDs, drills, and haul trucks.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct field repairs in underground workings as required, minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment is safely returned to service.
• Follow OEM manuals, technical prints, and site-specific maintenance procedures.
• Complete accurate work orders, PM checklists, and equipment service records.
• Always maintain safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout, JHA completion, and compliance with mine site safety policies.
• Collaborate with operations, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel to prioritize repairs and support production needs.
• Provide feedback on equipment condition, recurring issues, and recommend improvements to reliability and performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training apprentices or junior mechanics.

Skills

Underground mining

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

OEM manuals

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Sandvik equipment

Normet equipment

Caterpillar & Komatsu

Diagnostic software

Tools

Sandvik equipment

Normet equipment

Caterpillar & Komatsu

Diagnostic software

Job description

OceanaGold is aglobal 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 aglobal 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 atrusted 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).

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make atrue impact!

Job Description

The Underground Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing awide range of mining equipment and light vehicles to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role involves both underground and surface work on mobile and fixed equipment, requiring strong technical expertise, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in challenging conditions.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PMs), inspections, and repairs on underground and surface mining equipment,including:

• Sandvik LHDs, drills, and haultrucks
• Normet utility and supportequipment
• Caterpillar and Komatsu loaders, and auxiliaryequipment
• Light vehicles and supportunits.

Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to diagnose faults and implement effectivesolutions.

Conduct field repairs in underground workings as required, minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment is safely returned toservice.

Follow OEM manuals, technical prints, and site-specific maintenance procedures.

Complete accurate work orders, PM checklists, and equipment servicerecords.

Always maintain safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout, JHA completion, and compliance with mine site safetypolicies.

Collaborate with operations, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel to prioritize repairs and support productionneeds.

Provide feedback on equipment condition, recurring issues, and recommend improvements to reliability and performance.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training apprentices or juniormechanics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in underground mining maintenance is stronglypreferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of Sandvik, Normet, Caterpillar, and Komatsu miningequipment.
• Familiarity with underground support vehicles and light-dutyfleet.
• Ability to read OEM manuals, hydraulic/electrical schematics, and technicaldrawings.
• Strong diagnostic skills with mechanical, hydraulic, can bus and electricalsystems.
• Proficiency with laptops and diagnostic software for OEMequipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with mining regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in ateam environment under demandingconditions.
• Effective communication skills to relay technical information and equipmentstatus.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Physically fit and able to work in confined underground spaces.
• Schedule is a 7 on and 7 off schedule, DS/NS and overtime asneeded.

Working Conditions

Work performed both underground in amining environment and on surface in workshops or yardfacilities.

Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, diesel emissions, and varying temperatures.

Use of PPE always required (hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves,etc.).

Key Working Relationships

Excellent problem-solving skills with complex problems, including both definition of the problem and generation and evaluation ofsolutions.

Excellent planning and organizational skills, including goal setting, group performance monitoring and the ability to modify priorities where necessary to achieve thesegoals.

The ability to decide from arange of competing options where the outcomes are not entirely predictable.

Effective written and oral communication skills, and the ability to convince others to co-operate andcontribute.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear andsee.

Must be able to work shift work with 12 -hourshifts.

Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during theworkday.

Work is in asurface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature andhumidity.

Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in amine 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 asrequired.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear andsee.

Must be able to work shift work with 12 -hourshifts.

Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during theworkday.

Work is in asurface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature andhumidity.

Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in amine 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 asrequired.

Additional Information

WHAT’S ONOFFER

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, andmore
• Great residential location close to Charlotte, NC, and is located between the mountains andsea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with afocus on safety andteamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 usat [e-mail]

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BEACCEPTED