Fire Assay Supervisor

**Fire Assay Supervisor**

**Actlabs**

A global company with a local presence. Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1987, headquartered in Ancaster and operates 15 locations in 6 countries. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. With over 30 years of experience, our analytical laboratories provide high quality analysis impacting every aspect of our life including: Mining and Mineral Exploration, Agriculture, Cannabis, Environmental, Forensics, Life Sciences, Material Testing, Occupational Health and Petroleum Industries.

We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to join an established and growing company. At Actlabs, we are committed to rewarding and retaining people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

Are you interested in joining a winning team that is committed to results?

**This position will be working in person at our 41 Bittern Street Ancaster, Ontario location.**

**Purpose**

To supervise the staff in the Fire Assay department in all aspects of the job while emphasizing production, turnaround time, quality and safety.

**Responsibilities**:

- Hands on supervision of fire assay technicians performing fire assay analyses (weighing, fluxing, fusing, cupelling samples, picking beads, labelling tube, etc).
- Hands on train of all employees according to procedures for analysis and safety controls and equipment.
- Ensures all Rushes, Rework and complaint jobs are prioritized and completed by FA staff.
- Addressing deficiencies in production, performance, safety, and maintenance in coordination with FA process owner.
- Follow-up on FA jobs throughout the production process to minimize turnaround time, maximize quality, and ensure safe operating procedures.
- Ensure safety standards are met and all employee are following all safety measures.
- Responsible for reporting any safety concerns or infractions to FA process owner and Health and Safety team.
- Ensure all Production logs (safety, fusion, cupellation, etc.) are accurate and kept up to date.
- Ensure maintenance is being carried out as required and all maintenance logs are maintained as outlined in QOP Fire Assay.
- Assisting FA process owner overseeing FA staff to ensure strict adherence to the QOP Fire Assay and the Lead Control Program.
- Ability to perform analysis and fill-in for staff that are sick, on vacation, or for vacant positions in FA and/or when there is backlog of samples at any step including, but not limited to Weigh, Fusion, Digestion, Gravimetric and AA run.
- Overseeing and participating in the departmental housekeeping on a per shift basis, and providing feedback to the FA process owner
- Investigating the root cause for rework jobs.
- Assisting FA process owner with investigation of FA Client Complaints and NCRs.
- Assisting FA process owner in implementing new methods/improvements.
- Any other tasks as determined by production Manager as appropriate for this role.

**Requirements**:

- High School/College Diploma
- Hands on Fire Assay experience (3-5 years)
- Supervisory experience in production/FA lab (3-5 years) is an asset
- Willing to work shifts, overtime, and weekends

**Note: This job requires work in Pb environment.**

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Fire Assay: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person