Underground Operator

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

5d

About The Position

The Underground Operator operates equipment safely and productively, follows direction from a direct supervisor, and completes assigned tasks with limited supervision. The role requires following safety requirements, working outdoors in varying weather and adverse underground conditions such as water, and maintaining equipment through safe operation, housekeeping, and inspections. Physical duties include lifting and loading bags of cement and stick powder and carrying ground support materials such as bolts and wire panels.

Requirements

• On-the-job experience and/or vocational training.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in both office and operational mining environments.
• Ability to regularly access active mining and processing areas, walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs, and access elevated work areas as required.
• Ability to wear and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

• Underground experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and productively.
• Understand and complete direction from the direct supervisor.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Perform duties in accordance with safety requirements.
• Perform outside work in varying weather and adverse underground conditions, such as water.
• Maintain equipment through safe operation, proper housekeeping, and inspections.
• Lift bags of cement and stick powder, load them onto a truck, and carry ground support materials such as bolts and wire panels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 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 and professional development.
• Supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork.
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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