Operator – Waste & Potable Water
About The Position
BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com. Reporting to the Supervisor – Infrastructure, the Operator – Waste & Potable Water is responsible for the safe and effective operation of site wastewater and potable water systems. In the wastewater function, the Operator oversees treatment stages including screening, aeration, settling, and sludge handling, ensuring biological and chemical processes effectively remove contaminants prior to discharge. In the potable water function, the Operator monitors and controls water intake from wells and maintains appropriate disinfection levels, ensuring sufficient chlorine is present to eliminate pathogens while remaining within safe limits for consumption.
Requirements
- Previous experience in water and waste water treatment is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation
- Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team
- Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift
- Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Responsibilities
- Operate treatment systems to produce safe drinking water
- Monitor water quality (pH, chlorine, turbidity, etc.)
- Adjust chemical dosing and treatment processes
- Inspect and maintain pumps, filters, and equipment
- Collect samples and keep regulatory records
- Operate systems that treat sewage and wastewater
- Monitor plant processes (flow, oxygen levels, sludge, etc.)
- Control and adjust treatment stages (aeration, settling, disinfection)
- Test wastewater quality at different stages
- Maintain equipment and respond to system issues
- Ensure treated water meets environmental discharge standards
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Matching
- Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
