Operator- Water Treatment Plant

The Water Treatment Plant Operator will:

• Ensure compliance with divisions policies and procedures standards of quality and safety and all applicable local state and federal laws and regulations
• Attend all required training and acquires CEUs to maintain Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator license
• Adhere to safety culture and follows procedures to ensure safe working environment
• Report any safety hazards promptly that cannot be corrected or mitigated at individual level
• Adjust biological chemical and/or physical processes to ensure plant is operating properly
• Troubleshoot the plant when there are operational upsets
• Run control system in accordance with supervisory guidelines to achieve discharge quality and volume requirements
• Assist with or directly performs in field maintenance as needed on pumps/valving/equipment
• Perform shift inspections and reports aberrations promptly to supervision if unable to correct
• Perform routine measurements and records results through spreadsheets and communicates via email
• Use mobile equipment as necessary for transporting reagent totes/skids
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit demonstrate manual dexterity climb stairs talk hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night schedule.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment including hart hat hearing protection safety glasses safety footwear and as needed respirator rubber steel-toe boots protective clothing gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Qualifications :

• Associate degree or the equivalent of two years of college with studies in hard science such as engineering chemistry geology biology mathematics or physics OR
• Four years in water/wastewater plant operations (or closely related field)
• Current physical/chemical license of C level or higher could accelerate considerations

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health vision and dental insurance 401K and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time