Sample Prep Assay
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Red Chris Mine, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- May 31, 2023
- Closes
- Jun 10, 2023
- Ref
- 983895
- Category
- Mill & Metallurgy, Technicians
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Explore the unknown:
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.
We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.
Sample Preparation is responsible for safe, quality intake and preparation of samples for submission to the Assay Lab for data analysis and reporting. Tasks are related to process control and validation for mill and mine operations customers.
Accountabilities:
Qualifications & Experience:
Our commitment to you:
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.
We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.
Sample Preparation is responsible for safe, quality intake and preparation of samples for submission to the Assay Lab for data analysis and reporting. Tasks are related to process control and validation for mill and mine operations customers.
Accountabilities:
- Strong commitment and adherence to all Safety Policies and Procedures
- Follow all operational and quality control SOPs
- Collection of samples
- Sample intake and LIMS database registration
- Sample staging, storage, and disposal
- Drying, crushing, pulverizing, and splitting samples
- Preparing daily mill and mine samples
- Preparing basic metallurgy test samples
- Basic analysis to include % moisture, screen fraction separation, etc.
- Helping with waste and recycling management
- Basic equipment maintenance
- Housekeeping and cleaning
- Any other assignments or projects assigned by the Assay Lab Supervisor
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in sample preparation
- Demonstrate safe and healthy work practices.
- Able to work 14 days work (day and night shift) with 14 days rest.
- Wear appropriate PPE to include respiratory protection
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision once familiar with requirements
- A team player that works well with others
- Must have time management skills, strong attention to detail and work well under changing priorities
- Competent in instrumentation including balances, ovens, crushers, and pulverisers
- Computer skills including the use of instrument software, MS Office suite and LIMS in a professional environment would be an asset
- Valid driver's licence required
- Physically able and capable to work on feet for extended periods of time; Routinely lifting 5 to 10 kg and regularly 15 to 20 kg
Our commitment to you:
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.