Fire Assay Technician

1 week ago

Young St Red Lake ON PV M Canada SGS Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year
Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

*Applicants have to reside in the Red Lake, ON commute area. 

*This position is physically demanding with repetitive tasks.

*This position requires shift work (days and nights). 12-hour shifts. 

This position will carry out Fire Assay techniques following written work instructions to determine various mineral and metal concentrations. 

  • Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.
  • Carry out routine equipment maintenance under direction of supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate, up to date work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs in every respect.
  • Carries out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of his/her supervisor.
  • Follow all Quality system protocols and report discrepancies to Supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean work environment which includes proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.
  • Organize and label waste disposal.
  • May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
  • May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications
  • Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory work experience preferred or equivalent lab experience through education.
  • Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
  • Candidates must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, CCLAS, Oracle, etc.).
  • Candidates must demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
  • The incumbent must have time management skills and strong attention to detail
  •  Work well under pressure
  • Ability to manage and co-ordinate multiple projects in fast-paced, highly professional environment.
  • Extended hours and shift work may be required.
  • Must be comfortable working with ovens and in high temperature environments. 
  • Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
  •  Ability to work well with others & independently.
  • Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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