Fire Assay Technician - Sparks, NV

Bureau Veritas • Sparks, NV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Fire Assay Technician in Sparks, NV. This role is responsible for conducting analysis of mineral samples by fusion, operating fusion equipment, and maintaining calibration records. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, quality checks, and company policies. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Company-matched Retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 10 Weeks for Pregnancy
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Optional life and pet insurance
• EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
• Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED