Fire Assayer
Job No:
PVG2020105245
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:
We currently have an opportunity for a Fire Assayer to join the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.
The Fire Assayer position is located at Newcrest's Brucejack Mine and reports to the Senior Assayer or designate. The Assayer’s primary responsibility is to conduct gold and precious metal analysis through standard fire assay techniques, including weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupellation.
Perform following duties, with safety being the number one priority:
- Carry out fire assay procedures, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, deslagging, and cupellation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Prepare and carry out fire assay procedure on ore grade samples, pins and other high grade gold samples
- Carry out basic preventive maintenances on lab equipment in the fire assay area
- Monitor consumables and supplies and liaise with Senior Assayer or designate to ensure that correct stock levels are maintained
- Assist Senior Assayer with processing of ore samples and to determine grade, value and mineral properties
- Identify and record any abnormal observations in the process
- Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and quality control results are entered into data base as necessary
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order, making the supervisor aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment
- Practice good housekeeping and maintain a clean and tidy work area
- Comply with all company and occupational safety regulations, mine site and laboratory safety procedures, and requirements of SOPs
- Other duties as required by the Senior Assayer or Chief Assayer
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 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 two to five (2-5) years in a similar work environment complimented with knowledge of chemistry and/or mineral processing. A Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry is advantageous. BC Certified Assayer is an asset. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Have the ability to work safely under minimum supervision
- Fire assay background, especially handling high grade ores is an asset
- Familiar with operating flux dispensing and mixing, multi-load and multi-pour systems
- Excellent communication
- Effective organizational, time management and analytical skills.
- Basic computer skills including data processing (Microsoft Office).
- Familiar with laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Work at remote location (camp) on a 14 days on / 12 days off/ 2 days travelling rotation
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
- Must be comfortable 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
- Newcrest promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
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!