Mineralogist - Kamloops BC

General Responsibilities

Working as a part of the Intertek (BML) team the Mineralogist is responsible for managing mineralogy projects including client liaison project supervision data analysis and reporting as well as working as part of the Mineralogy team to grow the business and support data quality and control.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage mineralogy projects from both internal and external clients under supervision of the Mineralogy Manager;
• Complete all required data processing (i.e. mineral identification calculations data entry and review archival etc. as required or as directed by the Mineralogy Manager;
• Prepare and write technical reports as required or as directed by the Mineralogy Manager;
• Equipment operation following documented methods and/or procedures as required;
• Perform instrument/equipment calibration maintenance as required;
• Deliver accurate results to internal and external clients in a timely manner;
• Technical decision making for nonroutine complex analyses;
• Support data quality and control; through sample preparation assays and instrument measurements etc.
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Develops proposals invoicing of clients from direction provided by Mineralogy Manager
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all Base Met health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned by the Mineralogy Manager
• Work as part of the mineralogy team with technicians and other mineralogists;
• Attend health and safety meetings and participate in Tool Box Talk as required;
• Meet specific KPI as requested for Base Management

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational ability time management skills with an attention to detail;
• Excellent computer skills appropriate for using iDiscover/MAPS and/or other specialized application software;
• Competence in using Microsoft Office Software; especially Excel and Word
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal);
• Experience/working knowledge of geological/mineralogy laboratory techniques including optical microscopy and QEMSCAN/MLA/TIMA etc.
• Ability or knowledge of other mineralogical techniques such as XRD SEMEDS Electron Microprobe LAICPMS results to support Automated mineralogy data metallurgical testing results or other applications as required;
• Previous experience in a consulting function with report writing client liaison and project management skills would be an advantage;
• Commitment to proper data management procedures;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team;
• Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines and manage/coordinate multiple projects independently;
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgement to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner;
• Conscientious attention to following correct procedures and maximizing quality of work.

Required Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Geology Geological Engineering or related field;
• Experience in the operation of a scanning electron microscope (as listed above) or similar model is an asset;
• Minimum of 56 years experience in mineralogy/automated mineralogy applying the data to metallurgical testing and other sectors

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours per day;
• Ability to view data on a computer screen and interpret results;
• Ability to stand and reach over analytical equipment on a regular basis;
• Manual dexterity is required.

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is $90000.00 to $100000.00 per year. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other jobrelated reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages Intertek(BML)employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including vacation paid sick days medical benefits and more.

Interteks Commitment

Intertek (BML)is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven highquality business model and a global network of customerfocused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance

Intertek (BML)promotes a culture where motivated customeroriented employeescan flourish experience professional fulfillment and reach their highest potential. At Intertek (BML)we exercise our spirit of innovation the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better safer and more sustainable place for all.

A career with Intertek (BML) offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day.Intertek (BML)isthe trusted advisor to many of the worlds leading brands companies and governments and has earned a reputation for accuracy reliability integrity and technical competence. Working at Intertek (BML)means joining a global network of stateoftheart facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek (BML)s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek (BML)isan Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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