Water Treatment Operator

Summary

As a Water Treatment Operator, you will be part of a team of water treatment operators who help operate the industrial wastewater treatment plant (WTP), a multi-facility storm water collection system, domestic wastewater treatment plant, potable water filtration and disinfecting plants, and other equipment as required.

Your contributions will help ensure ongoing success of Keno Hill’s ability to operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

About Us

The Keno Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Keno Hill, is one of the highest-grade silver districts in the world, is situated 350 kilometres north of Whitehorse, and lies within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun.

It comprises 242 square kilometres (km2) with numerous mineral deposits and more than 35 historical past-producing mine sites.

Keno Hill is expected to produce 2.7-3.0 million ounces of silver in 2024 as the mine ramps up production.

The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer.

Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Keno Hill is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here’s what you can expect in this role :

• Use of field instrumentation for daily water readings.
• Navigate and use the online PLC systems to control and operate treatment system, including ability to acknowledge alarms, find historical alarm data within the system, and make process changes.
• Perform laboratory process control work including use of water sampling techniques and calculations for sample dilutions, lab calculations for testing, AA Machine operation and properly calibrate lab and online process instrumentation.
• Record treatment plant operational data on daily spreadsheets.
• Prepare day tanks for chemical distribution systems, including safely make up line and polymer day tanks.
• Apply various treatment technologies used at the mine, including clarifier theory and operations as well as coagulation-flocculation treatment processes.
• Breakpoint chlorination as a treatment process.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• You will help to promote a strong environmental culture, promoting and teaching environmentally friendly values and work practices.
• You will help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices throughout the organization.
• You will be a part of team you can rely on; a team that will have your back.

Qualifications

• EOCP Small Water System Level 1 certification
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• High school / GED or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills with the ability to use MS Office
• Loader experience considered an asset.
• Water / wastewater treatment experience preferred.
• Mill / underground mining operation experience considered an asset.
• Ability to lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Safety, Health, Environmental Responsibilities and Accountabilities

All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety, health, and environmental and assist in the control of incidents, injuries, and loss.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent safety or environmental incidents, injuries, or losses.
• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work.
• Following all environmental requirements and maintaining integrity to ensure environmental compliance.
• Ensuring all spills are reported in accordance with spill reporting procedures.
• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable.
• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable.
• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations.
• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner.
• Using and maintaining PPE.
• Providing suggestions for improving work processes.
• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets.
• Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits.
• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job.
• Participating in risk assessment methodology.
• Participating in safety initiatives.
• Receiving training and instruction as required.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards

Work Environment and Job Schedule

• Employees will be frequently exposed to; outside weather conditions, snow conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife;
• moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock;

explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is occasionally loud. This position will require you to work a rotating shift of 14 days on and 14 days off and you will be provided camp housing and meals.

Compensation & Benefits

Hecla Keno Hill offers competitive pay based on experience and a benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, and RRSP company matching.

Applications

If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link : http : / / www.hecla.com / careers . If you are selected, our recruiter will reach out to you to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

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