Fire Assay Technician - Minerals

Intertek•Houston, SC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is hiring a Fire Assay Technician for its Minerals team in Kershaw, South Carolina. Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing, minerals inspection, and trade services supporting the global minerals and mining supply chain. Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, the technician processes client samples through the laboratory Fire Assay facility, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, digestion, and preparation for AAS/ICP OES. The role involves following laboratory procedures and safety requirements, maintaining sample reconciliation and chain of custody, entering results into MINLIMS, and preparing reports for quality control review. The schedule consists of 12-hour rotating shifts. The position requires the mental and physical ability to perform the described duties, including manual handling and extended periods of standing. Intertek is a drug-free workplace; certain positions may require a pre-employment drug test based on the work performed. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in a Fire Assay Technician role.
Ability to safely perform manual handling, stand for extended periods, and regularly lift items weighing approximately 50 pounds in accordance with safe work practices.
Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for a laboratory and production environment.
Ability to work independently once trained while managing fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Strong practical problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to support operational and production requirements.
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Three years of experience in a Fire Assay Technician role.

Responsibilities

Ensure sampling, testing, and analysis are conducted safely and accurately to maintain consistent quality standards.
Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, and safety meetings.
Prepare samples using digestion, fire assay, and fusion methods in accordance with laboratory work instructions and test methods, using appropriate PPE.
Maintain accurate sample reconciliation and chain of custody, and promptly report anomalies to a supervisor or manager.
Analyze samples according to documented laboratory procedures and demonstrate the ability to work independently once competent.
Manage multiple jobs and changing priorities to use time effectively and complete work promptly.
Pick up samples and perform sample preparation and instrumentation duties according to priorities.
Perform routine laboratory jobs involving manual work to maintain a clean, contaminant-free environment, including care of work surfaces, safety cabinets, and equipment.
Rack samples onto and off trolleys and shelving; subsample, sieve, and composite samples.
Weigh samples for various analyses.
Enter results into Intertek’s MINLIMS laboratory information management system.
Prepare reports and present them to the Laboratory Supervisor and Lab Manager for quality control checking.
Follow work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures, safe work instructions, and lawful directions from supervisors.