OceanaGold Corporation · 11 hours ago
Apprentice - Mechanical
Kershaw, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New GradOceanaGold Corporation is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer committed to safe and responsible mining. The Apprentice - Mechanical role offers an opportunity to gain experience in heavy equipment mechanics, performing maintenance tasks and ensuring safety compliance at the Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina.
ManufacturingMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
On-the-job experience and vocational training
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
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
Must be eligible to work in the USA
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
OceanaGold Corporation
OceanaGold Corporation is a significant Pacific Rim gold producer, listed on the Toronto, Australian
Founded in 1989
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$283.72MKey Investors
Scotiabank
2023-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $167.45M
2020-09-29Post Ipo Equity· $112.35M
2010-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $3.92M
Leadership Team
Gerard Bond
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Holmes
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-21
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