Assay Technician

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness

What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Assayer reports to the Chief Assayer and the role is responsible for the accurate qualitative and quantitative analyses and reporting of samples and to oversees the assay lab when working night shift.

Duties include:

• Performs operation and maintenance of key analytical equipment such as fire assay, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, fusion furnaces, microbalance, carbon/sulphur analyser, XRF, related lab equipment and sample preparation equipment.
• Train and develop Assay Technicians in all aspects of the lab duties
• Perform daily determination, reporting and distribution of the milling samples, U/G rock samples, water samples, etc.
• Provide technical advice and support to Mill operations.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard ID's, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Develop a culture of high performance and behaviours that are consistent with agreed values.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly driven individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

Required Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Driver's License.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a gold mine assay lab.
• Experienced with Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) preferred.
• Must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Knowledgeable in bullion fire assay, fusion fire assay, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, XRF, carbon/sulfur analysis, sample preparation, and Microsoft computer systems.
• Competent at analytical methods used in the Assay Lab.
• Critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
• Organized and able to multitask with attention to detail.
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office (Pronto preferred)
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

The Details:

Working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Salary : $25 - $32