Apprentice - Mechanical

OceanaGold Haile Processing

Apprentice - Mechanical

Kershaw, SC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Apprentice - Mechanical role is an excellent way to join the Haile Gold Mine team and gain experience in heavy equipment mechanics in the mining industry.

    • Performs required maintenance such as changing oil, greasing and replacing parts on a scheduled and unscheduled basis
    • Operate pressure washer
    • Wash heavy equipment
    • Empty trash cans
    • Performs other work required
    • Perform all assigned tasks with limited supervision
    • Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to safety requirements
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    On-the-job experience and vocational training

    Additional Information

    Key Result Areas & Measures

    • Excellent and demonstrated commitment to safety & health, interacting with maintenance shop personnel to ensure activities are completed without compromise to the safety and health of all personnel.
    • Focus on “visible felt leadership” spending at minimum 50% of time interacting with the technicians.
    • Ensure key performance measures are actively reviewed with the technicians targeting fleet availability.
    • Positive and enthusiastic team member, seeking to assist and mentor others.
    • Rigorous and thorough management for completing scheduled / unscheduled activities to minimize the production impact of the equipment being down for maintenance activities.
    • Actively and constructively communicate opportunities for improvement / development to technicians consistently updating individuals as to their current job performance.
    • Maintain rigorous housekeeping habits of all maintenance work areas.
    • Maintain maintenance shift reports, area inspections, planned general inspections, dispatch reporting data and employee evaluations.
    • Maintain good working relationships with key vendors / manufacturers such as Linder (Komatsu), Blanchard (Cat)
    • Provide technical support and training to the PM and repair technicians.
    • Submit - at minimum - one Field Level Risk Assessment daily.

    Physical Requirements:

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
    • Must be Fit for Duty: Able to lift and carry 50lbs overhead, climb ladders, work at heights, etc.
    • Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions: wind, rain, sun.
    • Work is in a surface mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
    • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
    • Haile Gold Mine, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

    WHAT'S ON OFFER:

    • Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
    • Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
    • Great residential location between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC.
    • Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
    • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    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 careers@oceanagold.com

    Must be eligible to work in the USA - Posting will remain open for 14 days

    PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED