UG Water Treatment Plant Operator

Kinross Gold Corporation; Round Mountain (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks an Underground Water Treatment Plant Operator in Nevada to ensure safe, efficient operation of water and wastewater systems within an open-pit mining environment.

The role covers monitoring, chemical handling, reporting, and routine maintenance, with rotation and shift work as required. Candidates should demonstrate strong mechanical skills and adherence to safety protocols in a challenging industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with water treatment systems and environmental controls.
• Ability to work underground and on elevated platforms.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and company standards.
• Prepare reports, logs, and test data; monitor chemical usage and equipment performance.
• Safely handle chemicals such as flocculants and coagulants and maintain housekeeping of the plant.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and equipment pre-ops; report safety and environmental concerns.
• May operate light heavy equipment as needed (front-end loaders, dozers, forklifts).
• Support underground work and install flow meters for water management.
• Work with minimal supervision and follow standard operating procedures.

Skills

Water treatment

Mechanical aptitude

HMI monitoring

Safety compliance

Tools

Front-end loaders

Dozers

Forklifts

Job description

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the UG Projects Manager / UG Mine Manager the Underground Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing equipment including but not limited to water treatment systems, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data, proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring/controlling water and slurry flows, reagent addition, pumps, valves, piping and other equipment, making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain operating parameters within limits. Inspect and check all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits, and adherence to Company policies and standards
• Prepare reports and maintain meter reading logs, chemical and equipment usage, recordkeeping, and system testing as required
• Ability to safely work with a variety of chemicals including but not limited to flocculent, coagulant, etc
• Clean and maintain treatment plant, responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards
• Perform mechanical tasks as needed within the scope of training and skills
• May be required to operate small front-end loaders, forklifts, skid steer loaders, and dozers
• Responsible for pre-shift inspections, equipment pre-ops, etc
• Report and address safety and environmental concerns
• Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters. Has appreciable latitude for unsupervised action or decision
• Recommends changes to policies and procedures that affect immediate department
• Will be required to go Underground, and is responsible for installing various flow meters to help with water management
• Willing to work a rotational 7 on 7 off schedule (Day Shift / Night Shift)

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Education and Experience

• Clarification (circular clarifier) experience preferred
• Oil Water separation experience preferred
• Sludge dewatering (Geobags) experience preferred
• Ability to walk over rough terrain as well as climb stairways, catwalks, liner and pads
• Ability to complete general labor including but not limited to shoveling, and lifting up to 50lbs
• Required to work underground, on elevated platforms, and in adverse weather conditions
• Proficiency in using monitoring and control systems (human machine interface)
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders, dozers, and lifting equipment is preferred
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations preferred
• Basic computer and technology skills required

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Able to Stop the Job when necessary
• Follows standard operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a clean working environment relative to the task at hand

Kinross Competencies

Strategic Effectiveness

Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

External engagement

Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

Business Focus

Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

Living the Kinross Values

Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

This position will report to the UG General Supervisor.

Legislative Requirements

Background Check required

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).