Environmental Technician
Job no: 987131 Work type: Full Time Location: Red Chris Mine (Dease Lake, BC)
Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.
With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters.
Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.
Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for the position of Environmental Technician with a competitive base salary between $74,925 - $81,000 dependant on experience, skills, and qualifications. The compensation package includes a comprehensive Benefits plan, Vacation allotment, RRSP program with organizational matching, and Travel allowance to get to and from the worksite.
We are seeking an individual for a Fly-in, Fly-out opportunity working on a two-weeks-in, two-weeks-out rotation.
Purpose of the role
The Environmental Technician actively supports the environmental sampling and monitoring programs at the Red Chris mine site. This role supports the review, update and maintenance of environmental systems and procedures updates and overall compliance at the Red Chris Mine. This role actively monitors and implements the Environmental Standards and regulatory requirements across site.
Role Accountabilities
Safety: Demonstrate absolute commitment and leadership in providing a safe working environment by:
Supporting Red Chris Mine Safety Transformation and safety-first work culture
Ensuring adequate pro-active monitoring to maintain a safe work environment
Ensuring standard work procedures and safe systems of work are understood, and adhered to with absolute compliance
Participating in site safety initiatives, including being an advocate for NewSafe behaviours in the team
Technical: Demonstrate technical and operational excellence in:
Conducting water quality sampling on-site and in remote locations including groundwater, surface water, surface water discharge samples, and lake samples
Support Regulatory Compliance reporting
Uploading field data to the critical databases including applications of the EQuIS database
Preparing sample shipments including laboratory records/chain of custody (COC) and laboratory shipping notifications
Analyzing and interpreting environmental field data, analytical results, and environmental reports
Preparing and implementing environmental documents such as standard operating procedures, guidelines, and environmental management plans
Promoting and leading the implementation of the Red Chris environmental commitments, standards and regulations within the workplace
People: Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards ensuring all actions are transparent and in accordance with company policy and values by:
Working together as part of a team; contributing to departmental outcomes and supporting team members to work safely and efficiently
Supporting the team with developing technical knowledge and skills and troubleshooting problems in the field
Cooperating with other departments to achieve uniformity of environmental compliance on-site
Communicating effectively to ensure all personnel understand relevant operational plans, goals, critical path and key milestones, risks and opportunities
Ensuring a high performance, team culture (build trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, team results)
Key Relationships
Environmental Department
Environmental and External Contractor(s)
TIA Planning and Mill Operations,
Health, Safety and Security Department
Mine Operations and Technical Services Department
Site Supply & Logistics,
Exploration
About you:
B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences or a Technical Diploma or equivalent in the field of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology, or related discipline
2 - 4 years of environmental field experience related to groundwater and/or surface water sampling
Has strong initiative, problem-solving, and communication skills, acute attention to detail and QA/QC
Ability to work in remote setting, varying weather conditions. Comfortable riding in boats, helicopters, and operating other all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, snowmobiles, etc.), with training to be provided
Experience working on mine sites or industrial settings
Proficient in MS Office suite applications
Work well in a collaborative team environment
Valid drivers license
What We Offer
We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.
All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program
Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities
It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Our Commitment to You
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.
Advertised: 26 Sep 2024 Applications close: 10 Oct 2024
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