Goldstrike - Assay Laboratory Technician

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Assay Laboratory Technician to join our team.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. The successful candidate will be a team player adding to our already, diverse, yet rewarding working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a laboratory experience supporting continuous improvement in process mining and metals.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will safely and efficiently:

• Perform metallurgical laboratory tests, including roasting, autoclaving, leaching, and other physical characterization
• Prepare ore samples for analysis with laboratory crushing, grinding, and pulverizing
• Assist in metallurgical studies by collecting and analyzing samples in an industrial setting
• Perform various analytical methods including titration and wet chemistry
• Perform quality control and quality assurance testing on process reagents and consumables
• Maintain laboratory and analytical equipment, such as pH/electrochemical meters
• Ordering and stocking of laboratory supplies as needed
• Occasional overtime/weekend coverage may be required
• Performs other duties as required

The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and methods used in metallurgical analysis, laboratory, and mineral processing preferred
• 2 years metallurgical, analytical laboratory, or engineering technician experience preferred
• Previous lead or relief supervisor experience preferred
• Previous experience with LIMS software preferred
• Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry and supporting math preferred
• Able to collect samples, process and accurately report on results required
• Working ability in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) required
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions required
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing required

What We Can Offer You 

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

 

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

 

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.