Mine Site Prep Technician

ALS•CAN - NU - Baffinland, NU

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mine Site Lab Technician is responsible for the preparation and analysis of client samples, while ensuring that timely and quality results are reported to the client. The successful candidate will return to their home lab at the conclusion of the temporary contract. Awarding of this position is contingent on the home lab agreeing to release the successful candidate for the contract duration. Employees work a 21 day in / 21 day out shift rotation on the mine site. Hours of work are between 6:00am-6:00pm, or 6:00pm-6:00am. For candidates not living near Montreal, ALS covers the travel cost to and from Montreal. Eligible candidates also will receive 5 hours of pay from home lab to Montreal. Lodging and meals provided during the 3 week work period. The site offers a full service cafeteria that provides meals at set hours while other snacks/beverages are available 24 hours per day. A full service medical facility, laundry facilities, recreation and fitness center are on site. Bedding will be provided. You are responsible for providing your own toiletries and towels. Baffinland is located in the extreme north, flight departure delays can happen. Wi-Fi is available on site, with restriction on live streaming, downloading, and Skype. Telephones are available on-site for staff use. You are not able to travel off the mine site while on your 3 week work period. All facilities are within a few minutes walking distance from one another. A pre-access medical screening will need to be completed. Employment is contingent on Baffinland medic granting access to site. There is a full security team on site and random drug screening will be conducted. No alcohol or illegal substances are allowed, and all bags arriving/departing are searched. Breach of this rule will result in your immediate and permanent removal from the site. There is also zero tolerance for acts of violence. ALS Staff must follow all of Baffinland on-site policy and procedures and personal protective equipment must be worn in all posted areas.

Requirements

Completion of technical diploma or BSc degree in chemistry or related field, or equivalent education
Demonstrated and relevant laboratory experience, ideally up to two years in a geochemical laboratory
Excellent time management and planning skills, strong attention to detail
Have excellent command of the English language, strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service focus, interpersonal and organizational abilities
Demonstrated judgement, creativity, integrity and ability to problem solve
Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues
Must be able to work on shift schedule of 21 days in 21 days out
Ability to work in a dusty environment
Manual dexterity to perform repetitive technical tasks
Must be able to regularly lift up to 15 kg
Ability to lift up to 22 kg. (occasionally lifting may exceed 22 kg. and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment)
Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment
Must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience with XRF, LECO carbon/sulfur, sample preparation & layout, Geochem or environmental workorder entry is an asset

Responsibilities

Layout samples for analysis
Data entry of sample information
Use heavy machinery to ring, sieve, crush, and split geological samples
Load and unload drying ovens
Maintain production and analysis logs
Ensure all prepared and available samples are accounted for in the lab
Prioritize workloads according to daily stats and turnaround commitments
Perform basic routine maintenance on all sample preparation equipment, support equipment, and instrumentation
Dispose sample rejects according to client instruction
Operate and perform analysis using Katanax Fuser, XRF, LOI furnace, LECO C/S, Satmagan, pH meter, and etc.
Identify & correct Quality Control related problems by ensuring the quality of the analytical data meets ALS standards
Evaluate data using instrument software and GEMS and EvoLIMS
Use Microsoft Excel and Word to create written reports
Maintain and organize production logs and equipment records
Perform basic routine maintenance on all sample preparation equipment, support equipment, and analytical instrumentation
Keep the laboratory clean, this will require staff to ensure lab cleanliness to prevent contamination of samples
Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
Handle basic internal problem solving
Perform duties in accordance with SOP and quality control procedures
Discard samples after analysis completed according to standard operating procedures
Minimize wastage of chemicals and consumables in the laboratory and reducing breakdowns and downtime
Optimize turnaround time for samples while ensuring the highest quality of results is achieved and maintained
Coordinate the correct labelling and disposal of laboratory waste products per procedures, regulations or MSDS instructions
Ensure the cleanliness, housekeeping and presentation off all equipment and work areas
Observes established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned