Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician

Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician**Date**:Oct 2, 2024

**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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