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Heavy Diesel Fitter – Underground at Only Sponsorships

Position Heavy Diesel Fitter – Underground
Posted 13 Jul 2026
Expired 12 Aug 2026
Company Only Sponsorships
Location Otago | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Oceanagold is a mid‑tier gold and copper producer listed on the TSX, operating mines in the USA, Philippines and New Zealand. Our core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork.

Job Overview

We are hiring a Heavy Diesel Fitter for Macraes Mine in East Otago. The role is based in the underground maintenance workshop and involves routine and breakdown maintenance of heavy mining machinery and ancillary plant. The roster is 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off with 12‑hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all facilities, equipment and company vehicles.
  • Identify and report parts, materials and other resources required to complete allocated tasks.
  • Record and report usage of all components, parts and other resources on work‑order job cards.
  • Attend and repair breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary plant.
  • Contractor management and monitoring during shutdowns and major repairs (as directed).
  • Perform routine maintenance and inspection of the mining fleet and ancillary plant (services, daily inspections, underground servicing and repairs as required).
  • Conduct daily servicing (refueling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant (as directed).
Qualifications and Requirements
  • National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering – Plant and Equipment Level 4 or 5 or equivalent (preferred) or other relevant industry trade qualifications.
  • First Aid, Forklift, Overhead Crane, rigging and slinging, Work at Height qualifications to relevant NZ standards – advantageous but not essential.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy mining machinery.
  • Full, clean and current driver’s licence, with the ability to drive manual vehicles.
Benefits and Working Conditions
  • Competitive salary.
  • Residential role – live and work in the Otago region.
  • Free transport to work.
  • Discounts on retail and services.
  • Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance.
  • Health and wellbeing allowance.
  • Living Our Values recognition programme.
  • On‑site physiotherapist and nurses suite.
  • Study assistance.
  • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected.
Equal Opportunity Statement

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success.

Application Information

Applications close 6 August. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Only Sponsorships
  • Position: Heavy Diesel Fitter – Underground
  • Work Location: Otago
  • Country: NZ

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