Mine Engineering Technician

JOB TITLE: MINE ENGINEERING 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 blasthole & sample 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

• Determine where drilled holes are located using software
• Update daily maps of drilled blast patterns
• Create sample bags and numbering of daily blastholes, record, and input in software
• Collect and deliver daily mine samples to QA/QC laboratory
• Perform sample preparation of mine samples for laboratory analysis, including crushing, pulverizing, and splitting
• Maintain a clean work area after prep duties
• Maintain sample preparation equipment
• Maintain QA/QC records for blanks, blind certified standards, and field duplicates
• Perform blasthole drill site stakeout preparation
• Assist Laboratory personal with routine assays and chemical determinations
• Assist Technical Services staff with requests as needed

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Maintain working inventory of mine sampling and sample preparation materials
• Willingness to learn a variety of analytical instrumentation
• Willingness to learn laboratory and mining software

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good physical condition and desire to work outside
• An interest to work in a laboratory setting
• Aptitude to always follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Aptitude to learn software
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• A desire to work as a team member and help others
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to cover shifts for co-workers, when needed

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• One year college and/or technical school