Assays Laboratory Technician /Technicien de Laboratoire
- Employer
- Newmont
- Location
- Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 10, 2021
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- Category
- Chemical Analysis/Research, Technicians
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
The laboratory technician is part of the assay laboratory service team. He/She is responsible for the maintenance and continuity of operations related to analysis, fire assay, damp laboratory, gravimetrics and environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
REQUIREMENTS
COMPETENCIES
Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company's Web site at www.newmont.com/careers no later than August 9th, 2021.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The laboratory technician is part of the assay laboratory service team. He/She is responsible for the maintenance and continuity of operations related to analysis, fire assay, damp laboratory, gravimetrics and environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop, implement and improve work tools for the purpose of quality control
- Understand the analysis services required by different sectors and services and follow up with internal clients
- Participate in the health and safety activities of the processes sector
- Plan, prepare and conduct follow-ups on health and safety activities such as joint inspections, risk analyses and incident/accident reports
- Ensure the proper functioning of all activities and compliance with work procedures
- Ensure that information registries pertaining to production are properly filled out
- Support laboratory employees and act as a replacement when necessary
- Participate in the drawing up of budgets and ensure that maintenance costs are controlled
- Take inventory and ensure that needs are related to production and services
- Validate the QA/QC and approve the results
- Respect, know and promote company regulations and policies, particularly with regard to health and safety
- All tasks related to the performance of his duties
- Schedule:14days of work followed by14days off
REQUIREMENTS
- College diploma in Analytical Chemistry or a combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum 5 to 10 years experience in a mining laboratory
- Knowledge of processes related to sample preparation, fire assays, acid digestion, gravimetrics and environment
- Knowledge of computers and LIMS software
- A valid driver's license
- Bilingualism
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work in a remote location and in a multicultural environment
- Organizational skills
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Adaptability Team work in a multicultural environment
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company's Web site at www.newmont.com/careers no later than August 9th, 2021.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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