Local firm lands major mining deal in New Zealand
GOLD Coast-based Engenuity Solutions has scored a contract providing electrical engineering services to multinational gold producer OceanaGold in New Zealand.
Managing director Dr Chris Hawley described the agreement to provide the services to the Waihi mine site on the North Island of New Zealand as a ”crowning achievement”.
Engenuity’s growing client workbook spans projects across the globe, including Africa, Asia, North and South America and the Pacific area.
The company was brought in to assess and improve the electrical design for OceanaGold’s Waihi site and will work directly with OceanaGold and a network of local providers to assist in delivering the project.
Dr Hawley said the OceanaGold mining project marks another milestone for the company, while revisiting familiar ground working with the mining industry.
Part of its work includes reviews of onsite electrical documents in order to provide sign off on all 11kV site work and assist with the electrical engineering aspects of all site projects that include high voltage elements.
“Engenuity’s experience is particularly strong in the minerals processing and materials handling industries,” Dr Hawley said.
“We have delivered detailed designs, audits, site inspections, feasibility studies and asset management plans for many major coal, iron ore, gold, copper and mineral sands operations.
“Ultimately, we feel the logistics of the OceanaGold job and our overall expertise will play a crucial role in streamlining the project.
“The Waihi gold mine site will require complete annual site assessments as per New Zealand’s Electrical Safety Regulations and ongoing assistance with general electrical inquiries from on-ground local electrical personnel.”
Engenuity has been tasked with fulfilling all electrical engineer responsibilities for New Zealand electrical safety regulations and Worksafe interpretative guidelines.
“Our team of electrical engineers and designer will update the site’s single line diagrams and ensure all high voltage plant and installations established or introduced at the site are safe to connect and energise, including commissioning assistance.”