Water Treatment Plant Operator

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Mount Nansen Mine Site (near Carmacks, YT) - Full-Time Permanent

Rotation: 14 days on – 14 days off

On-Site Accommodations, Per Diems and Mileage provided for travel to site.

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, active/passive water treatment, microbiological testing, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

About the Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Operator II is responsible for supporting the care and maintenance of the Mount Nansen mine site including the operation of a water treatment facility and general care and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operation of a water treatment facility which includes the operation and maintenance of pumps, hoses, air compressor, clarifiers, agitators, pipelines, etc.
• Monitor and maintain various water treatment equipment including influent ponds/pipelines, lime/caustic precipitation reactor, lamella clarifier, sludge collection and dewatering, and all related processes.
• Optimize plant performance and troubleshoot upset conditions.
• Perform plant quality control tasks including manual process parameters (pH, Turbidity, Density, etc) and prepare water samples for transport and analysis
• Support plant process improvement test work and maintenance activities
• Support general care and maintenance activities on site including maintenance of site pumps, distribution systems (water, electrical and fuel), communication systems, buildings, and roadways.
• Maintain all on-site equipment in good and safe working order by performing regular inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure the cleanliness/safety of the site.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly sampling, inspections and monitoring of tailings area, ponds, and water from various sources at site.
• Prepare daily/monthly/quarterly summary reports of site operation.
• Periodic inspections of heavy equipment and water treatment systems to monitor proper performance of operations.
• Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents.
• All other duties as required

About You

• Minimum 1-3 years of previous experience operating water treatment plants.
• Is in good physical health, able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, stand/bend/stoop for long periods of time, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Is in possession of a current Driver’s License, and able to drive to job site.
• Previous experience operating hand tools, small machinery, and other necessary equipment.

How to Apply

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