Mine Water Treatment Operator — Operations & Quality

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company clinics on site

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our Turquoise Ridge Process Operations department. The role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining an industrial water treatment plant and water collection system, testing water quality, and calibrating equipment.

You will collect samples, run laboratory analyses, and operate related computer systems, with a rotating schedule including nights and days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods used in metallurgical, laboratory and processing analyses preferred
• Ability to collect samples, process and accurately report on results required
• Working ability in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) required
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions required
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing required
• Working knowledge of pumps and pumping systems preferred
• Working knowledge of computers and software preferred
• Working knowledge of water treatment plant operations preferred
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the water treatment plant
• Operate and monitor the water collection system
• Operate the computer system for the collection system and treatment plant
• Perform maintenance and calibration of all water treatment plant equipment
• Collect samples, monitor and take readings at outfalls, ponds, and other locations
• Calibrate monitoring equipment and other instruments
• Accurately perform various laboratory analyses
• Operate mobile equipment in support of other activities

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our Turquoise Ridge Process Operations department. The role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining an industrial water treatment plant and water collection system, testing water quality, and calibrating equipment.

You will collect samples, run laboratory analyses, and operate related computer systems, with a rotating schedule including nights and days.