RO Plant Operator & Lead Water Technician

Barrick Mining Corporation; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Barrick is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator to work onsite operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting an industrial water treatment plant and support systems. The ideal candidate has experience with reverse osmosis treatment system and the ability to clearly communicate when discussing water treatment plant operations to management, contractors, technicians, and regulatory personnel.

This role also involves calibration, sampling, data logging, and ensuring adherence to safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge and troubleshooting ability of water treatment plant operations required.
• Level 2 or higher Reverse Osmosis Specialist certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in water treatment plant operation, with leadership experience preferable.
• Problem-solving and mechanical skills required.
• Laboratory skills and abilities are necessary.
• Working knowledge of pumps and pumping systems required.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the water treatment plant and 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 monitoring points, wells, ponds, and other locations.
• Calibrate monitoring equipment and other instruments.
• Accurately perform various in-house laboratory analyses.
• Operate small mobile equipment in support of other activities.
• Oversee and mentor maintenance staff in operation of water treatment plant.
• Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, health and safety guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Working knowledge of WTP operations

Reverse osmosis familiarity

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Laboratory skills

Pumps and pumping systems knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Computer operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reverse Osmosis Certification Level 2+

SCADA/monitoring software

Job description

Barrick is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator to work onsite operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting an industrial water treatment plant and support systems. The ideal candidate has experience with reverse osmosis treatment system and the ability to clearly communicate when discussing water treatment plant operations to management, contractors, technicians, and regulatory personnel.

This role also involves calibration, sampling, data logging, and ensuring adherence to safety