Operator, Water

**The Company**:

- B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has three operating gold mines and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Canada, Mali, the Philippines, Namibia, Columbia, Finland, and Uzbekistan. This year, B2Gold forecasts gold production to be 1,000,000- 1,080,000 ounces._

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**Position**:

- Operator, Water & Sewage Treatment Plant, Nunavut**Location and Reporting Structure**:
Reporting to the Camp Manager or Designate, this position will be a fly in
- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

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**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that all systems, mechanics, equipment, is maintained and in good working order;
- Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of sewage treatment plant, water plant, and lift stations;
- Operate the water treatment system including pumps, valves, filters, instrumentation and control strategy, chemical analysis, and alarms;
- Monitor process parameters and conditions including pressures, turbidity, free chlorine, flow rates;
- Understand biological and chemical requirements outlined in the operating permit and understanding of biology and chemistry as it pertains to the operation of the STP;
- Maintain data logging of process parameters and collect water samples for third party laboratory analysis;
- Follow maintenance plans and schedules for equipment and perform online and secondary monitoring equipment calibration;
- Understand the STP and septic tank physical operation, process flow, pumps, valves, instrumentation, UV System, and interaction with the lift stations;
- Perform preventative maintenance as described and schedule per the Operators Manual;
- Monitor system parameters and record data in an electronic log file;
- Review third party laboratory results and record data in electronic file and investigate results that may be outside the normal operating range;
- Monitor system parameters and record data in an electronic log file and identify potential concerns early and address and troubleshoot problems as they arise;
- Maintain and repair heating and cooling systems and verify laboratory equipment and calibrations;
- Understand lift station operation and interaction with septic tanks and STP;
- Maintain Lift Station Pumps and Floats ensuring they are cleaned and in good working order at regular intervals per maintenance schedule and pump hours;
- Maintain spare pumps and other components to ensure lift stations operate without production interruption; and
- Adhere to all B2Gold Nunavut safety policies and procedures.

**Competencies and Requirements**:

- Five (5) years of treatment plant operator experience working in a remote site with limited access to resources;
- Canadian Water Treatment Plant Operator Level II or equivalent required, red seal Journeyman ticket preferred; and
- Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and data management systems.

**Compensation and Benefits**:
For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $146,068.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $53.00 and overtime rate of $79.50) in a work year.

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

**Application and Contact Information**:**Closing Date**: