Water Treatment Plant Operator - FIFO, Summer

The Company

BQE is an award-winning water treatment company serving the global mining industry and is currently hiring for five positions on a three-month fly-in-fly-out water treatment plant operations project in Quebec, running approximately from May through August. This opportunity offers a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotation schedule, providing excellent work-life balance throughout the summer - a $3,000 season completion bonus is also available for those who meet contracted eligibility requirements.

French language skills are not required, though considered an asset. BQE will coordinate all travel arrangements to and from site through our corporate travel agency, with approved travel expenses fully reimbursed.

Reporting to Plant Supervisors and Managers, Operator duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure that the plant and personnel operate in compliance with regulations at all levels, including health, safety and environment, and site and BQE Water policies
• Ensure that the plant mechanical and process availability targets are met
• Lead by example with hands on plant operation, assisting Process Engineers as required
• Ensure production goals and targets are met in accordance with established budgets by operating and maintaining all aspects of the plant effectively, including:
• Process control and monitoring and data collection, entry, and trending
• Reagent mixing, concentrate/slurry handling & pump and instrumentation calibration
• Lab duties, such as sample collecting, assaying and titrations as required
• General mechanical repairs & maintenance on the plant & equipment and general housekeeping
• Work shift rotations as assigned, including nights
• Other duties as required by management

• Valid drivers’ licence required, while water treatment certifications an asset but not mandatory
• 1+ year of experience in plant operations (mandatory)
• The ability to work independently, but also to collaborate comfortably and efficiently when required e.g., shift handovers
• Strong mechanical aptitude – you’re used to making things work yourself.
• Basic knowledge of process chemistry (i.e. coagulation, solid/liquid separation).
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, take initiative to do what it takes to get things done safely.
• Essential computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook/Teams)

Include, but are not limited to:

• $34‑38ph (plus applicable overtime rates)
• % vacation pay on all paystubs
• 1‑5% GRRSP matching
• PPE and travel expense reimbursement