Operator- Water Treatment Plant

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.  We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.  We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

The Water Treatment Plant Operator will:

• Ensure compliance with division's 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.
• The majority of the plant is outdoors and on unpaved surfaces
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night schedule.
• Required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 55 pounds) during the workday, those are the size of our reagent bags that we load into a hopper.
• 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.

• 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

WHAT'S 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 NC
• 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 careers@oceanagold.com
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED