ADR Plant Operator

The Isabella Pearl Mine is located at the West end of the Santa Fe mining district in the Walker Lane Gold Belt; northeast of Luning, Nevada, in Mineral County.

Job Summary:
The Process Plant Operator maintains and operates operate the process plants including preg feed pumps, spray pumps, kiln, carbon adsorption plants, strip plant, EW circuit, acid wash circuit, freshwater system, and the addition of required reagents. Performs general operations and maintenance work as directed by the Process/Crusher Superintendent.

Essential Functions:

• Clean and maintain all carbon screens.
• Start, shut down, and operate all pumps in the process area.
• Transfer carbon throughout strip plant circuit.
• Maintain all pond levels by transferring or adding water when necessary.
• Complete reagent inventory, EOM water usage sheet
• Operate and monitor process PLC control circuits.
• Switch electrical power between main power and gen. sets
• Must be able to complete solo strip, operate kiln, load acid wash circuit, complete all daily reports, start GenSets, and maintain pond solution balance.
• Provide accurate and complete records as required for specific tasks.

• Performs various duties as directed by the supervisor. Responding to inquiries and instructions in an efficient and timely manner.

• Maintain safe and clean work area.

Safety & Environmental:

• Responsible and accountable for the performance, and compliance of mine site safety and environmental policies and procedures for all personnel and vendors.

• Provide safety and environmental leadership by always setting a good example.

• Participate in Planned General Inspections.

Key Relationships:

• This role requires frequent interaction with department employees, supervision, management, and vendors to provide assistance, service, support, and problem resolution as needed.

• Ability to build trust and develop positive working relationships with site personnel and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years ’experience with one year as an operator in a recovery plant.
• - 1 - 2 years experience operating mobile equipment.

• Ability to operate a variety of light equipment, hand trucks, and vehicles.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the physical demands section.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current MSHA Certification. (Required)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms.

• Able to lift 50 pounds periodically and 100 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to distinguish various colors as they relate to safety warning signs, tags, and labels.

• Able to read and interpret various safety warning signs and product MSDS, tags, and labels.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.

• Able to wear and demonstrate to employees the use of personal protective equipment including hardhat, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, earplugs, gloves (rubber, leather & cloth), and/or any other equipment required to do the job assigned safely.

• Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation to communicate Warehouse information, issuing directives, and providing feedback, to management and subordinates.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location