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The role
ALS Geochemistry is looking for a Fire Assayer to work in our Fire Assay section at our facility located in Kalgoorlie. Fire Assay is a process for analyzing precious metals in mineral samples.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail. Day to day you'll be weighing samples, adding flux reagents, fusing the mixture in a high-temperature furnace and collecting precious metals (gold) through cupellation and prilling. Before sending the sample prills to the laboratory for testing, you'll need to thoroughly inspect the samples, fusion pots, lead buttons and prills to ensure the correctness and record any anomalies.
To be suitable for this role, you must have the ability to perform the procedure in a timely, organised and accurate manner. In addition, as this will employ a combination of intense heat (900 - 1100°C) produced by a furnace, dry chemicals and refractory materials on a regular basis, you must proactively look out for safety issues and practice fire assay safety procedures.
This is a full-time position working on a 3-days, 3-nights, and 3-off roster. The working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on days and 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM on nights.
The starting rate is $30.24 per hour. However, after receiving full training and completing competency assessment, this will be raised to $31.40 per hour.
This full-time position will involve working on a 3 Days, 3 Nights, and 3 Off (9 hours per shift) roster.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform fire assay techniques such as fluxing, fusing and cupellation
- Maintain and record equipment faults
- Maintain productivity and turnaround time
- Correct disposal of cupels and fire assay lead wastes
- Inspecting samples, fusions, lead buttons and prills to ensure the assaying process was correct
- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
- Ability to follow set procedures and attention to detail
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- The ability to work in a hot, manual-intensive work environment
- To be flexible and reliable to meet the high demands of the section
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Health fund discounts with Bupa
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued.
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
