Water Treatment Operator at Northern Star Pogo LLC

Delta Junction, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

40.5

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Planning, Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Microsoft Outlook, Analytical Skills, Leadership

Industry

mining

Description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness. We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Pogo operation for an experienced and motivated Water Treatment Operator on an even time work schedule; three weeks on followed by three weeks off. WHAT WE OFFER * Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security. * Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, * Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance and other benefits such as 401k and paid leave THE OPPORTUNITY The Water Treatment Operator operates and maintains two Potable Water Treatment Facilities, two Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities, a Membrane Bioreactor Sewer Treatment Facility (MBR / STP), and numerous sewer lift stations. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Must hold a current (or be eligible for) Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Wastewater Treatment 2 License. * Must hold a current (or be eligible for) Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Water Treatment 1 License. (level 2 preferred). * Experience operating extended aeration, sequential batch reactor sewage treatment plant, or MBR preferred. * Other experience with multimedia filters, ozone, filters presses, corrosion control chemicals, UV disinfection, and sewage lift stations a plus. * Waste water treatment experience highly desired. * Should have critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. * Strong planning and organizational skills. * Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company. * Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Outlook. * Include skills (analytical, communication, leader) * Working knowledge of water and waste water treatment equipment. * Familiarity with EPA regulations concerning drinking water including: Long Term 1 and 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform Rule, and the Surface Water Treatment Rule. * Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT Working a three week on, three weeks off rotating schedule, up to 12+ hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area. Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, internet & cable tv programs. Cell service is available when using Wi-Fi. The Company provides bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska. JOINING NORTHERN STAR'S TEAM Northern Star offer fantastic internal opportunities for you to progress and develop your career as well as a competitive remuneration package including incentives and benefits. Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognize the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence. Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain potable water, industrial wastewater, and membrane bioreactor sewer treatment facilities. Manage sewer lift stations and ensure compliance with EPA drinking water regulations.