Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician

at  Bureau Veritas

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
Here are our Core Values:
Trusted
Responsible
Ambitious & Humble
Open & Inclusive
If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

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:
  WE ARE day and a FLOATER day
  Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  Access to the Employee Purchase Programs
  Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities

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