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 plus shift premiums.

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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