Engineer - Maintenance (Reliability - Mobile Fleet)

About OceanaGold

OceanaGold is a mid-tier producer of gold and copper with a growth profile, and it is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company operates four mines: Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand. Its approach to mining is centred on safety, responsible operations, and delivering long-term value while supporting sustainable development.

The company’s purpose is to mine gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver it produces contribute to renewable energy, medical technology, and the systems that connect communities. Its sites also support local economic growth and better health and education outcomes, with more than 3,700 direct jobs across the business globally.

OceanaGold is guided by the values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork, and aims to be a company that people want to work with, partner with, and invest in.

The Waihi Operation, located in the North Island of New Zealand, is an underground mine. A recent consent to extend the life of the former Martha mine gives the project a longer-term future, with a commitment to remain in the Waihi community for years to come.

Role overview

Working alongside the Underground Mobile Maintenance team, this role is responsible for owning and improving asset strategies for the mobile fleet. The position focuses on performance analysis, reliability improvement, safety enhancement, and creating sustainable value through better asset management.

This is an important reliability role within the OceanaGold Asset Management Framework, driving fleet performance, eliminating defects, and supporting decisions with data.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out criticality reviews of assets, define suitable risk controls, and coordinate alignment with key stakeholders.
• Create and refine maintenance plans and tactics, including service intervals and spare parts holding levels.
• Maintain accurate master data in Pronto CMMS, such as asset registers, preventive maintenance activities, and bills of materials.
• Review operational and maintenance performance data through both ad hoc analysis and formal reporting.
• Drive structured defect elimination and continuous improvement work to address recurring performance issues.
• Track asset condition and advise on corrective actions based on condition monitoring findings.
• Use fleet management and Pronto information to monitor results and report on performance.
• Lead root cause analysis for losses and near misses.

Measures of success

• Higher availability and reliability across the underground mobile fleet.
• Lower levels of unplanned downtime.
• Better identification and removal of repeat defects.
• Root cause analysis completed on time and to a high standard.
• More effective maintenance strategies, reflected in preventive maintenance compliance versus corrective work.
• Better quality and use of asset data in Pronto and reporting tools.

Required experience and qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with data.
• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance reliability within mining or a similar heavy industry.
• A tertiary engineering qualification is preferred.

Additional information

This is a residential role based in Waihi, offering the chance to live and work in the gateway to the Coromandel region. The package includes a competitive salary with short-term and long-term bonus potential, plus a 9-day fortnight roster that gives every second week a long weekend.

Other benefits include retail and service discounts, free Southern Cross Healthcare, life insurance, a free gym membership, a BP fuel card discount, career development opportunities, long service recognition, a Living Our Values recognition program, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and an exceptional workplace culture where people are valued and respected.

Equal opportunity and application notes

OceanaGold is committed to equal employment opportunity and welcomes a broad range of perspectives as an essential part of its success. If assistance is needed with the application process, candidates may contact the company at careers@oceanagold.com.

Applications close on 9 July 2026, and shortlisting will begin immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Applications from agencies will not be accepted.