Waste Water Treatment Operator

Careers / Current opportunities Waste Water Treatment Operator Apply Now Submit your application online Already applied? Login to check your application status Login Location Red Chris Mine Applications close 4 Jul Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB. The Red Chris Site Services team is now recruiting for the position of Waste Water Treatment Operator with a competitive hourly rate of $50.13. We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation. Purpose of the Role To perform maintenance and operation of our water treatment and wastewater treatment plants within the Site Maintenance Team. To safely perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks to optimize equipment and system availability and to contribute to the performance of the Site Maintenance Team Accountabilities Reporting to the Site Maintenance Supervisor, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Controlling the flow and processing of water/wastewater, residuals and finished water/effluent. Monitoring gauges, meters and control panels and observing variations in operating conditions. Interpreting test results to determine processing requirements. Operating valves and gates either manually or by remote control. Starting and stopping pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment process. Ability to record and maintain all activities with respect to the water treatment plants as legal documentation for compliance and reporting. Collecting samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analysis. Performing routine maintenance functions and repairs to critical components. Maintain a critical spares inventory. Making operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel. SAP Knowledge. High level of good house keeping standards. Working knowledge of the maintenance of various types of pumps, controllers and waterworks. Familiar with the laws that apply to drinking water and municipal wastewater regulation. Ability to mix reagents such as chlorine and potassium permanganate to refill reagent addition containers accurately and safely. Other duties as may be required. What We Offer We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities. All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including: Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications  Competitive Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities  It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. About You Position requirements include, but are not limited to: Certified EOCP Level 1 Water Certification and Level 2 Wastewater Certification. Ensure that certifications are up to date and consistent with site demands. Minimum 2 years’ related work experience, operating a water treatment plant. Valid Class 5 driver’s license required. Working knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting Our Commitment to You Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. As per the Collective Agreement all position within the agreement must be posted as per Article.18.01 (a) Job vacancies will first be awarded to the senior qualified employee within the department, through an expression of interest process. (b) Vacancies will remain posted for a period of fourteen calendar days. Postings may exceed fourteen calendar days or be re-posted if successful candidates are not found.