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 Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates 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.
• Participates in Health, Safety and Environment initiatives, reviews, and investigations.
• Performs pre-operational checks and operates equipment according to standard operating
procedures.
• Monitors 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.
• Performs plant housekeeping activities as required.
• Completes operator reports and ensure that equipment deficiencies and operational issues are
communicated to the supervisor.
• Participates in crew safety meetings.
• Supports maintenance activities as required.
• Completes training modules, exercises and testing required.
• Ensures that the leaching and elution circuit is operating within specified limits.
• Operates small, motorized equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor regarding all aspects of grinding operations.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
• 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
Skills and Knowledge:
• 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.
Equinox is an equal opportunity employer committed to local hiring preferences and all applications will
be considered on this basis. We value equity and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
workplace environment for all employees. Equinox reserves the right to hire only those candidates who
are appropriately qualified for the position advertised.
Equinox will review all applications; however, we will only contact those candidates who best fit the
requirements.
Job ID 1654
Deadline to apply: Friday, August 7, 2026