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When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.
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Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
About The Role
Position: Water Treatment Plant Operator
Shift: 7/7 - day and night shifts
Position Reports To: Site Services Superintendent
Position Overview:
We are currently looking for a highly motived team member who will step in and support the Water Treatment Plant within the Site Services team. The Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and consistent monitoring and operation of the Rainy River water treatment system to ensure high quality output of wastewater.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring, Testing, and Operation of Potable Water Treatment Plant Monitoring, Testing, and Operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and BCRs Monitoring, Testing, and Operation of the Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations and Treatment System Gathering water samples and performing water quality testing. Setting up valves to direct water to and monitoring flows to the Treatment Trains and Environmental Discharge Locations. Keeping logs and sampling records Testing and maintenance of Eyewash and Safety Showers Support the maintenance and operations of Fire Suppression Equipment i.e.; Fire Shacks, Sprinkler Systems and Fire Pump Room. Support other Site Services Duties as required. Housekeeping of work areas Minor Maintenance in related work areas
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
3 years’ experience working in a similar role with large industrial wastewater systems and or post-secondary education specializing in wastewater treatment systems Previous oilfield, mining experience would be an asset Ticketed Water Treatment Operator Level 2 Ticketed Wastewater Treatment Level 1 Other relevant tickets an asset Strong mechanical skills Valid G Driver’s License
Working Conditions:
Extended health & Dental Benefit Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and an annual incentive program Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account Performance-based incentive plan Relocation allowance or Travel allowance & Camp
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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