Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician
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Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Company: Bureau Veritas
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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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