Fire Assay Operations Lead - Sparks, NV

FIRE ASSAY OPERATIONS LEAD: SPARKS, NV

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Fire Assay Operations lead is responsible for overseeing the Fire Assay floor team and coordinating the processing of customer samples by following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe practices.

Work conditions include medium to heavy work (must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for 10 feet) involving chemical hazards, exposure to controlled heat sources and Lead. Light computer work including sedentary work and repetitive tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with the OHS Act and Regulations, BV Group Policy and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Fire Assay Supervisor position.
• Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Carry out Fire Assay floor procedures in accordance with documented SOPs and other work instructions.
• Ensure proper functioning of Fire Assay floor operations by:
  • Monitoring workflow and coordinating on basis of sample age and priority status
  • Monitoring staffing levels and coordinating staff to meet sample volumes
  • Training and orienting Fire Assay Technicians to the Fire Assay floor procedures
  • Overseeing staff and ensuring that Fire Assay floor procedures and other work instructions are followed
  • Monitoring the performance of equipment such as flux dispenser, mixer, fusion, and cupellation furnaces etc.
  • Maintaining an adequate inventory of consumable supplies and chemicals
  • Monitoring the quality of consumables and chemicals
  • Practicing good housekeeping.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Communicate general laboratory issues to the Operations Manager as appropriate.
• Report any deviation(s) from documented procedures to the Operations Manager.
• Report any unsafe condition(s) observed in the department to the Operations Manager.
• Report any non-conforming work, customer samples or test data to the Operations Manager.
• Submit to testing for lead exposure on a regular basis.
• Participate actively in quality incidents investigations