Fire Assay Technician - Sparks, NV

Bureau Veritas•Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas 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, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Sparks State: Nevada Fire Assay - Sparks, NV Job Summary: Reporting to the Fire Assay Manager, the Fire Assay Technician is responsible for conducting analysis of mineral samples by fusion. This individual will operate fusion equipment and ensure all required calibration records are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
Excellent interpersonal, organization, and time management skills
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Able to work with other team-mates
Able to accept constructive criticism
Computer literate
Following safe work protocol
Able to read and comprehend instruction and follow SOP
Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
Safely perform physically demanding tasks with repeated lifting
Minimum high school diploma
Able to work in a hot environment
Stand and walk for most of the shift
Able to perform with appropriate PPE
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

Post-secondary in science or chemistry is an asset
Previous experience in sample preparation or in a mineral processing lab environment considered an asset

Responsibilities

Load, pour and pound fusion in a safe manner
Proactively work as a team to oversee other team members’ load and pour methods to ensure team safety
Carefully set up crucible for mixing and discard all crucibles that should no longer be in use
Ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples in priority sequence
Perform and document quality checks at all stages of sample handling and halt production where necessary by Hold card
Operate fusion equipment and ensure all required calibration records are maintained
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 Mineralogical Technician position
Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Other duties as assigned from time to time