Superintendent - Maintenance (Shutdown)
Company 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.
Job Description
The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine, with over 800 employees that support the mine.
OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Superintendent - Maintenance (Shutdown), who is responsible for managing the scheduled maintenance shut downs and minor projects in the processing and paste plants. This includes all process related shutdown activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in alignment with the Asset Management Framework AM11 Shutdown and Overhaul Management. The role will report to the Manager - Asset Maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Establishment of the shutdown or overhaul objectives, the key deliverables and determining the event duration
- Finalize the detailed scope of work for each individual work order, ensuring all aspects are thoroughly defined
- Ensure that all necessary actions and precautions are thoroughly planned and implemented to safely and efficiently ramp down operations, execute maintenance and any included project tasks, and subsequently ramp up operations
Ensure that all necessary actions and precautions are thoroughly planned and implemented to safely and efficiently ramp down operations, execute maintenance and any included project tasks, and subsequently ramp up operation
Ensure that all maintenance work is thoroughly executed, validated and documented, with the plant and equipment handed back to the production team in a condition ready for safe and reliable operation
Evaluate performance and to take the necessary action to deliver shutdown/overhaul excellence
Qualifications
Educational Background:
- Graduate of mechanical engineering
Work Experience and Background:
- 3 years Supervisory and Leadership experience
- 7 years Maintenance Planning and/or Maintenance Reliability
- 3 years Projects, Scheduling, and Turnaround Management
Specialization/License:
- Driver’s License
Knowledge:
- Fixed Plant Machineries
- Mining Processing Plant
- Maintenance management
- Project management
- Safety standards
Skills:
- Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
- Work Management
- Planning and scheduling
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- MS Office Applications
- Problem-Solving and Decision Making
Abilities:
- Critical thinking
- Investigations and Actions
- Short- and Long-Term Solutions
- Identifying and Setting Priorities
- Ability to establish prevention and detection internal controls that can address potential risks of inefficiency, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement
Additional Information
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
- Accommodation and food provided on site
- Travel provided to and from work
- Health Insurance
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
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 car••••@oceanagold.com
Applications close on 1 July 2026 and shortlisting will commence immediately
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Company profile
Oceana Gold
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental and social performance. For more than 31 years, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders.
Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Didipio Mine in the Philippines; Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects communities around the world. They also contribute to sustainable economic growth in the regions where we operate and direct employment for more than 2,500 people.
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. operates the Didipio Mine as the Government’s mining contractor under the Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement No. 001 and Addendum and Renewal Agreement with areas in the Provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino. It’s a world-class Mine and is known to be the first to use Digital Process Automation within the Philippines. Garnered also multiple MGB Safety awards like the prestigious 2016 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award, the highest award conferred by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association and accredited in ISO 14001 and 5001 and with 15+ years of mining ahead of us.
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