Sample Preparation Technician

Job No: PVG2020105091
Location: Northwestern BC

Welcome to Newcrest! 

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.

Following the recent acquisition of Pretivm, Newcrest now own and operate the Brucejack Mine located 65 kilometers north of the town of Stewart in northern British Columbia. 

The Brucejack underground mine is one of the largest and highest-grade gold mines globally and as of January 1, 2021 has proven and probable mineral reserves of 3.9 million ounces of gold (14.4 million tonnes grading 8.3 grams per tonne gold) with a mine life of 12 years.

The Opportunity:

The Sample Preparation Technician’s primary responsibility is to perform routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, splitting, pulverising and screening of geological and metallurgical materials in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures while supporting the day-today operations of the Assay Laboratory.

Perform the following duties with safety being the number one priority:

  • Receive, unpack, sort, weigh, load and unload metallurgical and geological samples
  • Login samples, prepare and print sample and reject labels
  • Process ore samples by crushing, splitting, sieving and pulverizing and transferring pulverized materials into designated sample bags/ envelopes
  • Perform sample disposal as needed
  • Performing quality control tests on crushers and pulverizers as required and record all required data on the designate forms
  • Assist with duties/tasks to meet lab production and processing deadlines and initiatives
  • Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
  • Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the supervisor aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment (i.e. pulverising time or crushers gapping).
  • Monitor consumables and supplies and liaise with Senior Assayer or designate to ensure that correct stock levels are maintained
  • Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs
  • Practice good housekeeping and maintain clean and tidy work stations and areas
  • Assist laboratory staff with routine day-to-day tasks
  • Operate overhead crane, skidsteer, or pallet jack for movement of samples and supplies (training will be provided)
  • Observe established safety regulations and comply with all Pretivm, occupational, and laboratory safety procedures and requirements of SOPs
  • Other duties as required

What we offer: 

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.  

Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym, and a variety of recreational activities.  

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including: 

  • Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site 
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications 
  • Ongoing training to our team with continuous growth and development opportunities 

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 

About You:

Successful completion of High School (GED) combined with one (1) year of relevant work experience in a mining, industrial or analytical environment. Post-secondary studies in geology or related discipline is advantageous.

  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • Must be able to read English and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner
  • Basic computer skills
  • Familiar with handling and preparing routine mill, concentrate, and other high grade samples is an asset
  • Previous sample preparation experience in a commercial lab is desired
  • Ability to work at remote location (camp) on a 14 days on / 12 days off rotation/2 days travelling
  • Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
  • Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
  • Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12 hour shifts
  • Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
  • Able to work in close quarters with the team

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.

Newcrest promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Next Steps:

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application online before the advertised application closing date.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE, JOIN NEWCREST AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY! 

 

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