DETOX AND REAGENTS OPERATOR
CENTRAL NL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for a Detox and Reagents Operator on behalf of our client, Equinox Gold, Valentine Gold Mine. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of operating experience in a processing plant, including 2 years of operating experience in the mining industry.
Reporting to the Process Plant Operations Supervisor, the Detox and Reagents Operator operates and monitors the system processing the residue resulting from the crushing, grinding and chemical treatment of the ore. The operator also performs all chemical products preparations. In addition, this role must ensure work is performed in accordance with health, safety and environmental and legislative requirements.
This position is located at the Project site, working on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.
To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following URL link: https://career47.sapsf.com/career?company=marathongo
Deadline to apply: Friday, August 7, 2026
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment through personal behaviors and conversations.
- Establish and promotes a respectful and healthy work environment at all times.
- Be a courageous health, safety, and environment leader, adhere to and promote health, safety and environmental standards, policies and procedures.
- Promotes a proactive approach of continuous improvement by reporting all Health, Safety and Environment incidents and communicates solutions.
- Participate in Health, Safety and Environment initiatives, reviews, and investigations.
- Perform pre-operational checks and operate equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Monitor equipment and processes, and conduct troubleshooting activities when problems arise, interacting with the Supervisor as required to correct.
- Operate tailings thickener and tailings management facility inspections.
- Perform plant housekeeping activities as required.
- Complete operator reports and ensure that equipment deficiencies and operational issues are communicated to the supervisor.
- Participate in crew safety meetings.
- Support maintenance activities as required.
- Complete training modules, exercises and testing required.
- Ensure that the leaching and elution circuit is operating within specified limits.
- Operate small, motorized equipment.
- Communicate with supervisor regarding all aspects of grinding operations.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent; or a significant amount of related experience in a similar role is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of operating experience in a processing plant, including 2 years of operating experience in the mining industry.
- Experience working in a remote industrial environment will be considered an asset.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to understand mineral processing theory and practice.
- Familiar with the safe work practices and standard operating procedures of a process plant.
- Knowledge of process plant processes and ability to operate the equipment autonomously at the completion of the training period.
- Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace and understand their role in assessing and managing risk.
- Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems and “trouble-shoot” abnormal situations to correct mechanical or process problems.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment repairs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with operations and maintenance personnel in the course of carrying out the duties.
- Proficient with operating a computer and running process plant applications.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements at remote sites.
- Knowledge of the OHS, mining, and construction regulations.
- A valid driver license and a driver’s abstract
ABOUT EQUINOX GOLD, VALENTINE GOLD MINE:
Equinox Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of the Valentine Gold Project (the “Project”) located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Once in production, it will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a major employer in the province. Equinox is a public corporation (TSX:EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.
Additional corporate and Project information is available at www.equinoxgold.com
ABOUT US:
HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
