Specialist- Processing (Continuous Improvement)

Job Description

Reports to: Senior Project and CI Coordinator

Direct Reports: None

Internal Customers: CI Team, Processing Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Training

External Customers: Contractors, Vendors, Supply Chain

The Operations CI Specialist serves as the operational liaison for continuous improvement initiatives within the processing group. This role ensures that CI efforts are executable, safe, and well-integrated into daily operations without overburdening frontline teams. Acting as a bridge between operations and the CI team, the specialist advocates for operability, supports execution logistics, and enables autonomy for CI-driven work.

This position is responsible for managing permit-to-work processes, isolations, and contractor onboarding specific to CI activities. The specialist ensures that contractors are properly trained, task-qualified, and equipped, and that all safety and compliance protocols are met in coordination with the Safety and Training departments.

• Advocate for CI initiatives from an operational standpoint, ensuring operability and alignment with production priorities.
• Manage permit-to-work processes and isolations for CI-related activities, ensuring timely approvals and safe execution.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding for CI work, including verification of training records, task qualifications, and equipment readiness.
• Liaise with the Safety department to ensure contractor compliance with site-specific safety protocols and onboarding requirements.
• Maintain records of contractor task training, equipment certifications, and permit history.
• Support CI team autonomy by streamlining execution logistics and minimizing operational disruption.
• Facilitate communication between CI team and operations to ensure clarity of scope, timing, and impact.
• Monitor CI execution activities in the field to ensure safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Identify and escalate potential conflicts or risks related to CI work execution.
• Assist in documenting CI outcomes, lessons learned, and feedback from operations.
• Ensure CI work aligns with established site procedures, including Principal Hazard Management Plans (PHMPs) and Principal Control Plans (PCPs).
• Act as a point of contact for CI-related isolations and operational coordination during execution.
• Support CI readiness by verifying equipment access, operational constraints, and permit sequencing.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational ownership of CI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in this processing plant environment, with strong familiarity with operational workflows and frontline execution.
• Strong 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.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and documentation habits.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

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 [email protected]
 

Must be eligible to work in the USA - Posting will remain open for 14 days

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED