Western Mesquite Mines Hiring for Heap Leach Operator at Brawley, CA Full Time

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Operate the carbon adsorption circuit which comprises carbon transferring, solution flow management, and reagent control that are all centered around the leach pad. Work as a member of a crew to irrigate leach pad and conduct frequent maintenance to maintain barren solution system and process targets.

KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Work in a safe and respectful manner at all times.

Perform proper inspections to and mitigate all unsafe conditions or defects immediately.

Monitor, log and control chemical inventories.

Perform all necessary plant and leach pad operations functions (see Job Summary) on a rotating 12-hour shift (days and nights with required weekends and holidays worked).

Monitor, enable, and drive peak plant performance through sampling, chemical titration and plant operating system feedback with proper adjustments.

Operate mobile equipment safely.

Understand and act on direction from lead operators and/or supervisors.

Operate various hand and power tools such as wrenches, drills, chainsaws and pipe fusers.

Understand solution flow and able to read pressure gauges, flowmeters and other instruments.

Monitor and troubleshoot equipment and upset conditions.

Additional responsibilities and duties as required.

MININUM EDUCATION OR SUBSTITUTED EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

1 year working in an industrial environment

SKILLS

Communication (written and verbal) in English, Excel and other Office programs

The pay-range for this position is from $20.65hr to $26.00hr , based on experience.