Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
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Company Info:
Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value expand our operations and execute our strategy of providing larger longerlife and lowercost gold production.
About KOTH:
King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. After a significant expansion KOTH now features a 4.7 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant providing a solid platform for longterm production growth. This dynamic operation combines openpit and underground mining with exciting exploration activities driving the future. KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
Job Description:
Vault Minerals is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team at the King of the Hills Gold Mine. The purpose of the Laboratory Technician is to perform an essential task involving the analysis of Processing plant samples for Metallurgical accounting recovery monitoring and test work requirements ensuring set work priorities are conducted to minimise interruptions to the process using risk management strategies.
This role is offered on an 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Operate the Laboratory and associated equipment in a safe and accurate manner.
- Conduct checks every shift to ensure reagent stock levels and other consumables are maintained at all times.
- Ensure prestarts are conducted at the beginning of each shift and report all electrical & mechanical faults and breakdowns to the Maintenance team in a timely manner.
- Ensure all log sheets checklists reports shift diaries and safety and environmental meetings are recorded.
- Obtain competency signoffs to learn and confidently operate sections of the lab.
- Accurate data entry and set up of batch runs using LIMS.
- Ensure routine QA/QC checks including Particle Size Analysis (PSA) are completed.
- Operate the Jaw Crusher Pulveriser Dust Extractor Sieve Shaker Bottle Roller and the Drying Ovens and their associated equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Operate the Fume cupboard and all its associated equipment in accordance with established procedures. Where deficiencies exist escalate accordingly.
- Operate and maintain the AAS and associated equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Timely and accurate reporting of assays for daily weekly GIC and monthly reporting.
Key factors to your success include:
- Previous experience in a Gold Assay lab
- Cert 4 in laboratory techniques
- Forklift ticket
- Demonstrated experience in AAS operation and maintenance
- Competent with Microsoft office suite
- Experience in consumables management
- WA Drivers Licence C Class
- Australian Working Rights
With an exciting future ahead Vault Minerals is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a rewarding career in the mining industry. We value collaboration integrity and innovation. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our vision of building a strong future in the resource sector.
How to register your interest:
Please apply via the link with your resume and cover letter demonstrating your experience and its relation to the criteria above.
To learn more about Vault Minerals visit our website:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
