Process Shift Electrician

Job Description

Working as part of the Processing Plant Maintenance Team, this role will be responsible for maintaining the electrical systems, and all related electrical and electronic equipment and machinery across the plant. This position works a 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off, 7:00am/pm to 7:00pm/am roster.

• Carries out maintenance repairs and improvements to electrical equipment in the process plant areas and installs new equipment when required to safety standards required by regulatory authorities.
• Diagnoses and rectifies faults under the pressure of unscheduled downtime or power outage to maximise plant availability.
• Updates electrical circuit drawings when modifications are made to keep a currently accurate set of drawings.
• Installs calibrates and maintains all instrumentation including DCS. Modifies and upgrades PLC programs as required.
• Records all work done and modifications for historical records. Keeps time sheets. Informs Electrical supervisor immediately of all significant down-time.
• Attend and contribute to pre-shift safety and toolbox safety meetings.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for particular equipment or tasks and be involved in the development and review/revision of procedures when required.

Qualifications

• Formal Electrical trade qualification required.
• Current registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
• Current First Aid Certificate beneficial.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Unrestricted work rights / current New Zealand Visa is required for this role.

Experience:

• Up to 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience in a processing or heavy industry would be well regarded.
• New Zealand electrical mining endorsement well regarded.
• Previous exposure to PLC’s, control systems and instrumentation is essential.
• Previous experience with high voltage switching would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off, 7:00am/pm to 7:00pm/am roster.
• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite
• Free transport to work
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Applications close 8 July 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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