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Posted 16 July, 2026

Engineer - Maintenance (Reliability - Mobile Fleet)

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Waihi, WKO, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

OceanaGold is a growing mid‑tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life‑saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground operation. A recent consent to develop the previous Martha mine has provided our project with an extension of life providing our 350 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long‑term. Responsibilities Lead asset criticality assessments, determine appropriate mitigation strategies, and align stakeholders. Develop appropriate maintenance strategies and tactics, including maintenance intervals and spare holding requirements. Build and align master data in Pronto (CMMS) to support the strategy, including asset registers, preventive maintenance tasks, and bills of materials. Analyse performance data through both ad‑hoc analysis and structured report building. Lead structured defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives to close performance gaps. Proactively monitor asset condition and recommend corrective maintenance based on condition monitoring results. Monitor and report on performance using fleet management and Pronto data. Facilitate and lead Root Cause Analysis of losses or near misses. Key Success Measures Improvement in Underground Mobile Fleet availability and reliability. Reduction in unplanned downtime. Effective identification and elimination of repeat defects. Timely completion and quality of Root Cause Analysis investigations. Improvement in maintenance strategy effectiveness (PM compliance vs corrective work). Quality and utilisation of asset data in Pronto and reporting systems. Qualifications 3 years experience working with data. 3 years experience in a maintenance reliability role in mining or related heavy industry. Tertiary level Engineering qualification preferred. Benefits Residential role – live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region Competitive salary, short‑term and long‑term bonus 9‑day fortnight lifestyle roster, enjoy a long weekend every second week Discounts on retail and services Free Southern Cross Healthcare Life Insurance Free Gym Membership BP Fuel card discount Career Development Opportunities Long service recognition Living Our Values recognition program Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected Equal Opportunity 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 9 July. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Applications from agencies will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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