Mine Water Treatment
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Mine site experience required (entry-level to 2–3 years of related experience accepted)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Mine Water Treatment Operator
Libanshu Malhotra Operations Inc.
- Location: Camp / FIFO / Drive-in Drive-out
- Schedule: 14/14 rotation
- Compensation: $40 – $50 per hour + $4/hr night shift premium
Reports to: Director of Operations
Position Overview : Libanshu Malhotra Operations Inc. is seeking a Mine Water Treatment Operator to support day-to-day water treatment operations at a mine site. This is a hands-on operational role focused on running treatment processes, handling chemicals, operating equipment, conducting sampling and testing, and maintaining high safety and environmental standards
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor mine water treatment systems and processes
- Prepare and batch chemicals for treatment processes
- Operate filter presses and related dewatering equipment
- Conduct routine water quality sampling and basic chemical testing
- Monitor process performance, record data, and support troubleshooting
- Perform process adjustments based on sampling results and operational parameters
- Maintain accurate operational logs, sampling records, and documentation
- Follow all chemical handling, environmental, and mine-site safety procedures
- Support training and coaching of team members on treatment procedures and safe work practices when required
- Work collaboratively with operations, environmental, and technical teams
- Required Qualifications
Mine site experience required (entry-level to 2–3 years of related experience accepted)
- Practical experience in industrial or mining water treatment environments
- Strong understanding of water treatment processes and systems
- Experience with chemical handling, chemical batching/dosing, and associated safety practices
- Ability to conduct sampling, perform basic chemical tests, and interpret results
- Strong safety orientation with familiarity working under mine-site protocols, PPE, and hazard assessment
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Willingness to work a 14/14 rotation (camp, FIFO, or drive-in drive-out)
- Preferred QualificationsWastewater Treatment (WWT) or Water Treatment (WT) certification/tickets
- Experience in wastewater treatment operations, process monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Background in chemistry relevant to water/wastewater treatment
- Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience operating filter presses
- Valid tickets for telehandler, forklift, and/or skid steer
- Experience with SCADA systems, monitoring tools, or laboratory equipment
- Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to deliver training and coaching on operational and safety procedures
- What We OfferCompetitive hourly rate: $40 – $50/hr
- Night shift premium of $8/hr
- 14/14 rotation with camp / FIFO / drive-in drive-out options
- Opportunity to develop hands-on expertise in mine water treatment operations
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor mine water treatment processes, prepare and handle treatment chemicals, operate filter presses, and conduct routine sampling and basic testing. Record operational data, adjust processes, support troubleshooting and team training, and follow mine-site safety and environmental procedures.
Requirements
Mine-site experience is required, with entry-level candidates through those with 2–3 years of related experience accepted; practical industrial or mining water treatment experience is expected. Candidates should understand treatment processes, chemical handling, sampling and basic testing, and mine-site safety, and be willing to work a 14/14 rotation.
Skills
- Mine Water Treatment
- Chemical Handling
- Chemical Batching and Dosing
- Filter Press Operation
- Dewatering Equipment Operation
- Water Quality Sampling
- Basic Chemical Testing
- Process Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Environmental Compliance
- Mine-Site Safety
- SCADA Systems
- Team Training and Coaching
Benefits
- Night Shift Premium
- Camp, FIFO, or Drive-In Drive-Out Options
- Professional Development Opportunity
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Energy
Keywords
- Mine Water Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment
- Chemical Handling
- Chemical Batching
- Chemical Dosing
- Filter Press
- Dewatering Equipment
- Water Quality Sampling
- Chemical Testing
- Process Monitoring
- Process Troubleshooting
- SCADA Systems
- Laboratory Equipment
- Environmental Compliance
- Mine-Site Safety
- Hazard Assessment
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Operational Logs
- Sampling Records
- Water Treatment Certification
- Telehandler
- Forklift
- Skid Steer
- 14/14 Rotation