Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator – Vacancy Announcement

Position Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a qualified Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are looking for individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity
Demonstrating a results-driven approach
Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose
Building a sustainable legacy
Taking responsibility and being accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships

If you are ready to contribute to a world-class operation while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor daily water treatment plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance.
Perform plant start-up, shutdown, and routine operation of facility equipment.
Identify operational problems and promptly report issues to the supervisor.
Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental rules, standards, and programs.
Recommend and contribute to continuous plant improvement initiatives.
Conduct regular site inspections and operational audits.
Observe gauges, dials, switches, alarms, and other indicators to ensure equipment is operating correctly.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard-free working environment.
Monitor flows, feed processes, and water quality within the treatment circuit.
Report all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) incidents, hazards, or concerns to the supervisor.
Ensure plant operations remain within acceptable operating limits and immediately report deviations.
Maintain day-to-day operations to achieve required effluent water quality standards for discharge.
Proactively identify and address plant performance deviations.
Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures on advanced process units within the water treatment plant.
Monitor plant performance and ensure accurate completion of operational log sheets.
Conduct routine and specialized chemical, physical, and related testing on water system samples.
Collect periodic representative grab and composite samples from TSF influent, process streams, potable water, and final effluent.

Qualification Requirements

Diploma in Water Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Processing, or equivalent qualification
Valid Tanzanian Driver’s License
Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Completion of extensive on-the-job training
Understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Awareness of Mines Health and Safety Act requirements

Experience and Competencies

2–3 years’ experience operating Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), Microfiltration (MF), Nanofiltration (NF), and Ion Exchange (IX) systems (added advantage)
1–2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
2–3 years’ experience in water treatment and/or mineral processing plant operations
2–3 years’ experience in process plant operations
Computer application proficiency
Experience in reagent mixing and utilization
SCADA system operation skills

What We Can Offer You

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits
Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing work environment
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Access to diverse career opportunities across the Barrick organization

Barrick is committed to providing a safe work environment—sending every person home safe and healthy every day—and to leaving a sustainable legacy within our host communities.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply:

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