Metallurgical-Technician

The Metallurgical (Met) Technician reports to the Senior Metallurgist. This hands-on position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of lab equipment instruments testing and systems.  The Met Technician will perform a wide variety of job functions in multiple areas within the Met lab and process plant and offsite laboratory.

• Performs all duties with a focus on safety environmental stewardship and best operating practices.
• Actively participates in Safety Health and Environmental initiatives.
• Seeks to continuously improve work environment.
• Conducts laboratory test campaigns through the use of lab equipment instruments and systems according to standard operating procedures and/or directed work instructions from the supervisor.
• Assists in the optimization of the Process plant through participating in sampling campaigns and other process related needs.
• Must acquire competency in operating lab and mobile equipment and instrumentation in the lab and plant environment.
• Must be able to assess diagnose and remedy operating variances in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs routine maintenance and participates in equipment and instrument repairs as necessary.
• Responsible for safe and effective handling of hazardous chemicals and solutions.
• Reads meters and gauges automatic recording devices or performs visual inspections at specified intervals to verify proper operating conditions.
• Assists in sample collection in all areas around the Haile operation.
• Analyzes data and writes test summaries as required.
• Assist in correction of standard operating procedures.
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair adjustment or lubrication and reports data to appropriate personnel.
• Other responsibilities as necessary for the successful operation of the Haile Process Plant.

Qualifications :

Experience:

• Experience with mine sample preparation wet chemistry methods and instrumentation is beneficial.
• Experience with metallurgical testing equipment is beneficial.
• Prior experience in a lab environment is beneficial.
• Prior experience in an industrial environment is beneficial.

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of computers is required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required.
• Knowledge of lab procedures equipment and instrumentation is beneficial.
• Knowledge of industrial treatment processes is beneficial.
• Knowledge of chemistry or other sciences is beneficial.

Education:

• High school diploma / equivalent

Additional Information :

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit demonstrate manual dexterity climb stairs talk hear and see.
• Must be Fit for Duty: Able to lift and carry 50lbs overhead climb ladders work at heights etc.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions: wind rain sun.
• Work is in a surface mine setting which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment including hard hat hearing protection safety glasses safety footwear and as needed respirator rubber steel-toe boots protective clothing gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Haile Gold Mine Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time