Fire Assayer at SGS

Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Weighing, Fluxing, Firing, Cupellation, Quality Control Procedures, Waste Management, Record Keeping, Sample Preparation, Personal Protective Equipment Usage, Lead Dust Minimization, Driving Licence, First Aid Certificate, Laboratory Experience, Develop Self And Others, Collaborates Effectively, Delivers Superior Results

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description IMO, part of SGS, is Australia’s largest metallurgical group, delivering industry-leading consulting, test work, and operational support services for resource projects across the globe. Our dedicated team of consulting metallurgists partners with clients to meet their specific needs—from project development and geometallurgy to flowsheet design, feasibility studies, plant optimisation, due diligence, and client representation. This is an exciting time to be part of the mining and resources industry, with significant opportunities for long-term personal and professional development. Join a collaborative environment and gain exposure to over 200 years of combined metallurgical expertise across our team. Job Description SGS are seeking Fire Assayers to join the team in Perth. Duties include, however are not limited to: Responsible for weighing, fluxing, firing, knocking up and cupellation of samples in correct numerical order. These tasks to be carried out following established QC procedures and avoiding contamination. Responsible for managing the recycling and disposal operations for pots, slag and cupels and other waste. To make sure all relevant paperwork and electronic records are filled out correctly. To perform other tasks as needed, including weighing samples and sample prep. Must use appropriate personal protective equipment in the correct manner and work to minimise creation of lead dust. Qualifications To be successful you will have a: Driving licence First aid certificate Previous laboratory experience Develop Self and Others Collaborates Effectively Delivers Superior Results Forklift licence (desirable) Additional Information WHY WORK FOR SGS? Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. • As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work • Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business • Paid parental leave • Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations • Corporate health & wellbeing offers • Ongoing learning & development • Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally) • SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cash COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace. SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities

The Fire Assayer will be responsible for critical laboratory procedures including weighing, fluxing, firing, knocking up, and cupellation of samples while strictly adhering to quality control protocols to prevent contamination. Additional duties involve managing waste disposal for materials like pots, slag, and cupels, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and performing general sample preparation tasks.