Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician

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Job Title: Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician

Reports to: Fire Assay Manager

Department: Fire Assay

Location: Vancouver. B.C.

Full-Time

Basic Purpose:

Reporting to the Fire Assay Spectroscopy Manager, the Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician will perform duties related to the analysis of client samples by ICP-ES, ICP-MS, AAS and/or Gravimetric.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

•          Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals (UM) Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Mineralogical Technician position

•          Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)

•          Digest samples according to written procedure and prepare solutions for instrument runs

•          Setup and conduct experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as spectroscopy and gravimetric

•          Operate analytical instruments (ICP-ES, ICP-MS, AAS and Gravimetric) to ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples in priority sequence

•          Compile, review and interpret analytical results

•          Perform and document quality checks at all stages of sample handling, halting production where necessary by Hold card and written Nonconformity Report to the supervisor

•          Operate, maintain and ensure calibration records are kept for instrument according to written instruction

•          Responsible for overall maintenance of analytical instruments to generate the highest quality results, short term and long term

•          Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the position

•          Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)

•          Other duties or tasks as assigned from time to time

Skills and Knowledge:

•          Minimum BSc or technical diploma

•          Relevant experience in similar laboratory environment considered an asset

•          Experience in operating analytical instruments preferred – training will be provided

•          Familiarity with WHMIS and GLP

•          Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•          Excellent interpersonal, organization, and time management skills

•          Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

•          Safely perform physically demanding tasks with repeated lifting

•          Ability to handle weights of up to 50 lbs for prolonged periods

•          Open and inclusive mindset with a willingness to work in a team dynamic

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is $19.00-$20.51

Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance in addition to:

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Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Access to the Employee Purchase Programs

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