Mine Engineer Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW
In coordination with the Technical Services Department, locate and sample drill pattern blastholes throughout the mine. Deliver collected samples to the QA/QC laboratory. Perform sample preparation for laboratory analysis according to established standard operating procedure. After sample collection & preparation duties, assist laboratory personnel. This is a labor-intensive position. Must be comfortable spending 60% of time outdoors in all weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Determine where drilled holes are located using software.
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Update daily maps of drilled blast patterns.
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Create sample bags and numbering of daily blastholes, record, and input in software.
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Collect and deliver daily mine samples to QA/QC laboratory.
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Perform sample preparation of mine samples for laboratory analysis, including crushing, pulverizing, and splitting.
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Maintain a clean work area after prep duties.
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Maintain sample preparation equipment.
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Maintain QA/QC records for blanks, blind certified standards, and pulp and field duplicates.
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Assist Laboratory personnel with routine assays and chemical determinations.
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Assist Technical Services staff with requests as needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
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Maintain working inventory of mine sampling and sample preparation materials.
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Willingness to learn a variety of analytical instrumentation.
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Willingness to learn laboratory and mining software.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Good physical condition and desire to work outside.
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An interest to work in a laboratory setting.
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Aptitude to always follow Standard Operating Procedures.
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Aptitude to learn software.
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Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
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A desire to work as a team member and help others.
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Good communication skills.
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Willingness to cover shifts for co-workers, when needed.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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High school diploma or GED
PREFERRED EDUCATION
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One year college and/or technical school