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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

General Maintenance & RepairConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDease Lake, BC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Fulfill EOCP Responsible Charge requirements commensurate with certification level and facility classification.
  • Perform routine sampling, preservation, analysis, and testing; maintain accurate operational logs, reports, and records.
  • Ensure water and effluent quality comply with permits and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs; coordinate corrective maintenance with site maintenance teams and trades.
  • Maintain critical spare parts inventory and use SAP to create work orders, document maintenance activities, and support asset reliability objectives.
  • Perform duties in accordance with company safety standards and environmental management systems; handle treatment chemicals safely under WHMIS requirements and site procedures.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards within treatment facilities.
  • Make operational decisions without direct supervision and provide coverage across facilities, including alarms, after-hours call-outs, and emergencies as required.
  • Work in active mining operations and treatment facilities, with exposure to varying weather, industrial equipment, treatment chemicals, and remote site conditions.
  • Complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
  • Work a fly-in, fly-out schedule at Red Chris Mine, 15 days on and 13 days off, 160 hours per rotation, days only.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor assigned water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants in accordance with applicable permits, regulations, and EOCP requirements.
  • Control the flow, treatment, and processing of raw water, potable water, wastewater, and treated effluent.
  • Start, stop, and adjust pumps, blowers, generators, chemical feed systems, valves, and other process equipment.
  • Interpret operational data, alarms, and laboratory test results to maintain stable treatment processes and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
  • Support operational continuity across multiple water and wastewater systems and protect human health and the environment.
  • Work with Operations, Environmental, and Maintenance teams to maintain safe and effective site systems.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational reliability.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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