Laboratory technician Required In Newmont Mining, Canada

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. Éléonore is a fly-in, fly‑out operation, with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is among the largest gold mines in Quebec. It is located in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, in a remote corner of the Northern Quebec region, 800 km north of Montreal. A place where we ensure all employees can reach their full potential, establishing an open door and supportive work environment. Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

About the role

The laboratory technician is part of the analytical laboratory service team. He/she is responsible for the maintenance and continuity of analytical, fire assay, wet lab, gravimetric and environmental operations.

Essential Duties

• Understand the analytical services required by different sectors and departments
• Follow-up with internal customers (geology, metallurgy)
• Respect, know and promote the company’s regulations and policies, particularly in terms of health/safety and the environment
• Ensure smooth operation of all activities and compliance with work procedures, with emphasis on the health and safety aspect
• Ensure that production information registers are properly completed
• Optimize work in collaboration with colleagues to achieve production and cost objectives
• Validate QA/QC and approve results
• Perform gold determination in geological/process ore by fire assay
• Complete gold analyses by MP-AES (low grade) and gravimetry (high grade)
• Analyze base metals in process solutions and ores by MP-AES
• Manufacture the various reagents and calibration standards used in the analytical laboratory
• All tasks related to the performance of his/her duties

Experience

• College diploma in analytical chemistry or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in a mining laboratory
• Knowledge of sample preparation process, fire assay, acid digestion, gravimetry and environment
• Knowledge of computers and LIMS software
• Valid driver’s license
• Bilingualism, French and English
• Skills and Competencies
• Ability to work in a remote location and in a multicultural environment
• Organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt

Working Conditions

Schedule : 14 days of work followed by 14 days off
Eleonore Mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D’Or and Wemindji)