Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

The Water Treatment Plant Operator will:

• Ensure compliance with division's policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Attend all required training and acquires CEUs to maintain Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator license
• Adhere to safety culture and follows procedures to ensure safe working environment
• Report any safety hazards promptly that cannot be corrected or mitigated at individual level
• Adjust biological, chemical and/or physical processes to ensure plant is operating properly
• Troubleshoot the plant when there are operational upsets
• Run control system in accordance with supervisory guidelines to achieve discharge quality and volume requirements
• Assist with or directly performs in field maintenance as needed on pumps/valving/equipment
• Perform shift inspections and reports aberrations promptly to supervision if unable to correct
• Perform routine measurements and records results through spreadsheets and communicates via email
• Use mobile equipment as necessary for transporting reagent totes/skids
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see.
• The majority of the plant is outdoors and on unpaved surfaces
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night schedule.
• Required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 55 pounds) during the workday, those are the size of our reagent bags that we load into a hopper.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or the equivalent of two years of college with studies in hard science, such as engineering, chemistry, geology, biology, mathematics or physics OR
• Four years in water/wastewater plant operations (or closely related field)
• Current physical/chemical license of C level or higher could accelerate considerations

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 close to Charlotte NC
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Paid training available and professional development
• 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]
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED