Sample Preparation Technician, Metallurgy - Burnaby, Canada - SGS

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Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.


Job Description:


This position will conduct a wide variety of testing and analysis on base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals and materials.


This job description applies to Laboratory Technicians in the Canadian metallurgical operations, in the technical areas of Mineral Processing, Gold Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Geometallurgy, Environmental Testing, and Mineralogy.


  • Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
  • Sort, crush, pulverize, split, and screen samples.
  • Conduct routine testing.
  • Record test data and communicate results.
  • Carry out routine equipment maintenance.
  • Calibrate and setup equipment prior to analysis.
  • Install and operate equipment and systems.
  • Maintain a clean working environment.
  • Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
  • Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
  • May be assigned special or _ad hoc_ projects.

Qualifications:


  • A minimum of a high school diploma is required.
  • Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & various equipment.
  • Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with others & independently.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
  • Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.
  • Must ensure full compliance with the company's Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
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