Water Treatment Plant Operator

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian mining company as a Water Treatment Plant Operator, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective operation of wastewater systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values responsible mining and community engagement. In this role, you will monitor and test water treatment processes, ensuring high-quality output while supporting various site services. If you are passionate about making an impact in the mining industry and enjoy working in a beautiful outdoor setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Extended health & Dental Benefit

Competitive base salary

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based incentive plan

Relocation or Travel allowance

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in industrial wastewater systems or relevant education.
• Strong mechanical skills and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the water treatment system for high-quality output.
• Gather water samples and perform quality testing regularly.
• Support maintenance of fire suppression equipment and other site services.

Skills

Experience with wastewater systems

Strong mechanical skills

Valid G Driver’s License

Oilfield or mining experience

Education

Post-secondary education in wastewater treatment

Job description

Career Opportunities: Water Treatment Plant Operator (7273)

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is to be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employees, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work, and our environment. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com.

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety, and community engagement
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site. The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear, and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports, and lake country, then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

About The Role

Shift: 7/7 - day and night shifts
Position Reports To: Site Services Superintendent

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for a highly motivated team member who will step in and support the Water Treatment Plant within the Site Services team. The Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and consistent monitoring and operation of the Rainy River water treatment system to ensure high-quality output of wastewater.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring, Testing, and Operation of Potable Water Treatment Plant
• Monitoring, Testing, and Operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and BCRs
• Monitoring, Testing, and Operation of the Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations and Treatment System
• Gathering water samples and performing water quality testing
• Setting up valves to direct water to and monitoring flows to the Treatment Trains and Environmental Discharge Locations
• Keeping logs and sampling records
• Testing and maintenance of Eyewash and Safety Showers
• Support the maintenance and operations of Fire Suppression Equipment
• Support other Site Services Duties as required
• Housekeeping of work areas
• Minor Maintenance in related work areas

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• 3 years’ experience working in a similar role with large industrial wastewater systems and/or post-secondary education specializing in wastewater treatment systems
• Previous oilfield or mining experience would be an asset
• Other relevant tickets are an asset
• Strong mechanical skills
• Valid G Driver’s License

Working Conditions:

• Extended health & Dental Benefit
• Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs, and an annual incentive program
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
• Performance-based incentive plan
• Relocation allowance or Travel allowance & Camp

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters, or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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