Superintendent – Electrical Projects (2-year fixed term)

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).

The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine, with over 800 employees that support the mine.

OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Superintendent – Electrical Projects to directly manage the delivery of all major electrical projects in the Capital Projects Department Portfolio  reporting to the Manager - Capital Projects.

Fixed Term: 2-years

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Maintain a visible presence in the field whilst on-site by completing Critical Control Verifications (CCVs) and/or Task Observations with direct reports and peers from the Project Development and Construction teams

• Provide coaching and mentoring to the Electrical Project Engineers and Construction Coordinators in the completion of CCVs and drive accountability for meeting time-in-field safety commitments

• Establish and maintain systems that ensure that design works for active projects are carried out using the appropriate risk management tools including FRA’s, HAZOP’s, CHAZOP’s, SIL Studies, Design and Constructability Reviews.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Electrical Project team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations

• Assist the Manager – Capital Projects in identifying resource skills and opportunities within the Electrical Project team and act as the liaison between these resources

• Create an environment of collaboration between Electrical Project Engineers and the Engineering and Construction teams to support delivery of project goals and establish and maintain systems that foster cross-functional collaboration

• Establish and maintain systems that ensure project documentation is prepared for all phases of project delivery including Concept Studies, User Requirement Specifications (URS), Scope of Work (SoW) and Project Execution Plan (PEP)

• Accountable for the establishment of interface meetings with operational departments to ensure interactions associated with projects under management are identified and managed.

• Accountable for ensuring that projects under management are completed to the required specifications

• Undertake a program of continuous improvement across all areas of accountability.

• Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way

• 7+ years’ experience in project delivery within heavy industry

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (required)

• Registered Electrical Engineer with a valid PRC license (required)

• Professional Electrical Engineer (required)

• Project management qualifications (desirable)

• Amenable to 2-year fixed term

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Accommodation and food provided on site
• Travel provided to and from work
• Health Insurance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Eligibility to Work:**To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

**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. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED