Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician

Bureau Veritas • Vancouver, BC

146d • CA$19 - CA$21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas Canada is seeking a Fire Assay Instrumentation Technician to join their team. This role involves performing duties related to the analysis of client samples using ICP-ES, ICP-MS, AAS, and/or Gravimetric techniques. The company values trust, responsibility, ambition, humility, and inclusivity.

Requirements

• Minimum BSc or technical diploma
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in similar laboratory environment considered an asset
• Experience in operating analytical instruments preferred – training will be provided

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

Benefits

• Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance
• WE ARE day and a FLOATER day
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Access to the Employee Purchase Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level