OceanaGold

mining

SpecialistProcessing(ContinuousImprovement)

Kershaw, South Carolina, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Specialist- Processing (Continuous Improvement) at OceanaGold. Skills: process management, continuous improvement, cross-functional coordination. Serve as operational liaison for continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure CI efforts are executable, safe, and integrated”

Industry & Context.

mining

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 3 years of experience in this processing plant environment, familiarity with operational workflows and frontline execution, understanding of permit-to-work systems, isolations, and contractor management, Demonstrated knowledge of site-specific procedures, including PHMPs (Principal Hazard Management Plans) and PCPs (Principal Control Plans), Experience coordinating with safety and training departments on compliance and onboarding, Ability to interpret work scopes, risk assessments, and operational impacts, communication and coordination skills across teams and departments, Detail-oriented with recordkeeping and documentation habits, Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams, Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

What You'll Do.

Serve as operational liaison for continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure CI efforts are executable

Advocate for operability

support execution logistics

Enable autonomy for CI-driven work

Manage permit-to-work processes and isolations

Coordinate contractor onboarding for CI work

Verify contractor training

and equipment readiness

Ensure contractor compliance with safety protocols

Maintain records of contractor training and permit history

Streamline execution logistics and minimize disruption

Facilitate communication between CI team and operations

Monitor CI execution activities in the field

Identify and escalate potential conflicts or risks

Assist in documenting CI outcomes and lessons learned

Ensure CI work aligns with established site procedures

Act as point of contact for CI-related isolations

Support CI readiness by verifying equipment access

Promote culture of continuous improvement and ownership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as a bridge between operations and the CI team; Coordinate with safety and training departments; Support cross-functional teams; Facilitate communication between CI team and operations; Ensure CI work aligns with established site procedures

Communication Scope

communication and coordination skills across teams and departments

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