Mine Operations - Equipment Operator

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

OceanaGold's Haile Mine is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join the team to operate a variety of haul trucks. The company is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer with four operating mines. They are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Their purpose is mining gold for a better future, producing gold, copper, and silver that power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and technology. OceanaGold's operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions they serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by their values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—they strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all their stakeholders. The Haile Gold Mine, located in South Carolina, is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Employees are at the heart of all they do, with 84% living in the surrounding community.

Requirements

• 1 year experience operating equipment
• Willingness to work night shift
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent problem-solving skills with complex problems, including both definition of the problem and generation and evaluation of solutions.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including goal setting, group performance monitoring and the ability to modify priorities where necessary to achieve these goals.
• The ability to decide from a range 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 and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Operation of haul trucks
• To ensure the haul truck is operated safely and in accordance with company procedures
• To report any operational hazards to the Supervisor
• To ensure the haul truck is operated for reliability (O4R)
• Operating the haul truck productively while maximizing machine life and machine performance
• Communication via 2-way radio
• Assists in mine support activities as necessary
• Perform pre-shift inspection and document appropriately

Benefits

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed