Mine Water Treatment Operator - Remote Eskay Creek Camp

Skeena-Gold-Silver; Terrace, Smithers; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited seeks a Mine Water Treatment Plant Operator to manage daily MWTP operations at Eskay Creek, reporting to Site Maintenance Manager. You will monitor processes, handle chemicals, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on a remote, camp-based site.

The role requires EOCP certification or equivalent, a valid Class 5 licence, and willingness to work a 15/13 rotation. Experience with Geotubes and industrial water processes is an asset.

Qualifications

• EOCP Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to work a rotational schedule at a remote mine site.
• Experience operating water treatment/industrial process equipment.
• Experience with chemical dosing and dewatering is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and monitoring of the MWTP including pumps, tanks, piping, chemical systems, Geotubes, and associated equipment.
• Safely start, stop, and operate treatment equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor plant operating conditions including flow, pH, turbidity, tank levels, chemical dosing, pump performance, and Geotube performance.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and elevate issues to supervision or the contractor.
• Support approved process adjustments and corrective actions during process disturbances.
• Complete routine operator inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and complete operator-level preventative maintenance.
• Accurately complete plant operating logs, inspections, and shift reports.

Skills

Water treatment

Mechanical aptitude

Process monitoring

Chemical handling

Safety awareness

Education

EOCP Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment certification

Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Ability to work a rotational schedule at a remote mine site

Tools

Geotubes

Job description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited seeks a Mine Water Treatment Plant Operator to manage daily MWTP operations at Eskay Creek, reporting to Site Maintenance Manager. You will monitor processes, handle chemicals, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on a remote, camp-based site.

The role requires EOCP certification or equivalent, a valid Class 5 licence, and willingness to work a 15/13 rotation. Experience with Geotubes and industrial water processes is an asset.