Water Treatment Plant Operator

2 months ago

Juneau, United States Coeur Mining Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.

Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.

Approximately 380 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Water Treatment Plant Operator will report to the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and is responsible for operation and of the underground and surface water treatment facilities, complying with environmental and safety practices, and accurate record keeping. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off.

Responsibilities:

  • Operating a portion of the following; two 1000 – 3000 gpm mine water treatment facilities, a potable water system, an underground water treatment system, and a 10,000-gpd sewage treatment plant in a safe, cost efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
  • Safely maintains and repairs water-treatment equipment such as pumps, piping, and filtration systems; operates water treatment systems as per standard operating procedures.
  • Plans and completes work based on Coeur Alaska’s guidelines for general work practices, safety, and environmental compliance.
  • Trouble shooting, diagnosing, modifying, and repairing stationary equipment in on a surface and or underground environments.
  • Responsible for pre-shift inspection of work areas and equipment and responds accordingly to noted deficiencies.
  • Maintain treatment system logs, databases, spreadsheets, documenting plant performance, and strictly adheres to plant housekeeping standards.
  • Perform all applicable required paperwork and workplace documentation as required by the company.
  • Execute all other duties as cross-trained and requested.
  • Working on nights, weekends, and rotating shifts; shift schedules require residency in on-site camp during work rotations.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
  • Comply with Coeur Alaska’s safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to work independently and accept responsibility for analyzing information.
  • Previous experience in water treatment, industrial process, mining, or work in underground environments considered an asset, but not required.
  • Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls.
  • While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Able to climb ladders and work at heights.
  • Able to work in all weather conditions.
  • Able to wear appropriate and required underground Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Employees must comply with attendance, safety, environmental, and Human Resources policies. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following behavioral skills: productive communication, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, and dependability.
  • Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust and takes accountability.
  • Preference given to Alaskan residents.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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