Grants - RO Plant Operator

Position Description:

Make an impact on one of New Mexico's significant groundwater restoration projects.

Barrick is seeking a motivated and dependable Reverse Osmosis Plant Operator to join our environmental remediation team near Grants and Milan, New Mexico. This is a unique opportunity to operate and maintain an advanced water treatment facility that plays a critical role in restoring groundwater impacted by historic uranium milling operations.

For decades, our team has been committed to improving local groundwater quality through innovative treatment technologies.

No two days are exactly alike.

While keeping the plant operating efficiently is the primary focus, you'll also gain exposure to laboratory analysis, groundwater remediation, process optimization, field operations, and maintenance activities. This variety creates opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Our site operates with a small, highly collaborative team where employees can make a visible impact and develop skills across multiple disciplines.

Candidates with power plant, refinery, chemical processing, wastewater or municipal water treatment, or other industrial operations experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the water treatment plant and water collection system;
• Operate the computer system for the collection system and treatment plant;
• Perform maintenance and calibration of all water treatment plant equipment;
• Collect samples, monitor and take readings at monitoring points, wells, ponds, and other locations;
• Calibrate monitoring equipment and other instruments;
• Accurately perform various in-house laboratory analyses;
• Operate small mobile equipment in support of other activities;
• Oversee and mentor maintenance staff in operation of water treatment plant;
• Comply with state & federal regulatory requirements, all health & safety guidelines and all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned;

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge and troubleshooting ability of water treatment plant operations required
• Level 2 or higher Reverse Osmosis Specialist certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in water treatment plant operation, with experience in a leadership role preferable
• Problem-solving and mechanical skills required
• Laboratory skills and abilities are necessary
• Working knowledge of pumps and pumping systems required
• Working knowledge of computers and software preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

Essential Functions:

An employee must be able to do the following:

• Communicate and interrelate effectively with others on a daily basis.
• Use hand tools and other instruments such as pH meter, conductivity meter, various wrenches, and screwdrivers.
• Stand, walk, climb, or otherwise maneuver in order to access pumps, pipelines, ponds, tanks and other hard to reach locations.
• Walk on uneven, sloped, rock-strewn, loosely filled, piled, rutted, wet, slick, icy, and/or obstructed ground to inspect and operate various components of the water collection system and treatment plant. Walk for extended distances to monitor and inspect collection system.
• Read, correctly calculate, and log data from meters, gauges, and/or valves according to standard operating procedures. Take water samples and water levels and log data as required.
• Operate and efficiently use computers, calculators, and various copy machines to prepare daily reports and summaries.
• Frequently and repeatedly bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, step over, climb over, and crawl over obstacles and pipelines to inspect, monitor, and/or check equipment and perform other duties.
• Lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds repetitively throughout the shift.
• Perform duties under conditions that may be hazardous including, but not limited to, weather--temperatures ranging from below 32°F to 100°F, snow, rain, ice and hail; moving equipment, moving mechanical parts, hot mechanical parts, and equipment traffic; exposure to hot water; and exposure to odors, gases, chemicals, and dusts.
• Wear protective/safety equipment as required including a dust mask, steel-toed shoes or boots, safety goggles, safety glasses, ear plugs, and hard hat.
• Perform the essential functions of this position without posing a direct threat of harm to personnel or to site equipment or property.
• Attend and work through scheduled work shift.
• Work overtime and callouts, including holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Work any shift or schedule as required.

*This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

What we can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• An Opportunity to transform traditional treatment into the future of digital treatment
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Barrick locations
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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