Fire Assay Technician

ALS; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Fire Assay Technician for its Balcatta, Perth laboratory. This casual role involves shift work up to 75 hours per fortnight, with day/afternoon and occasional night shifts, and a view to permanent employment.

You will perform fire assay procedures and related sample prep in a busy metallurgical lab. Based in Balcatta, the role requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or similar environment is preferred but training will be provided.
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work shifts including day/afternoon/night as required.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Good physical fitness for manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire assay procedures including weighing, fluxing, pouring, de-slagging, cupellation and prilling.
• Carry out wet chemistry digestions and related sample prep.
• Support Area Supervisor and Team Leaders to meet client expectations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

Shift work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

ALS is seeking a Fire Assay Technician for our metallurgical services business in Perth WA. Successful applicants will become part of its busy mineral testing laboratories that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering quality results on time, and by maintaining strong relationships with its clients.

You will be a casual employee working up to 75 hours a fortnight (shiftwork is required for this role- day/afternoon/occasional night shifts), with a view to permanent employment after a period of service. Reporting to the Area Supervisor your responsibilities as a team member, will be to perform fire assay procedures safely and successfully to meet the expectations of our clients. The role may lead to permanent full-time employment in the future.

The laboratory is based in the Balcatta, a northern suburb of Perth. This is not

FIFO mine site position.

The day to day

Applicants will be based in the Balcatta laboratory, typical duties include:

• All aspects of the fire assay process including weighing, fluxing, pouring, de-slagging, cupellation and prilling
• Wet chemistry (aqua regia and amalgam) digestions of prills
• Scorification
• Supporting the Area Supervisor and Team leaders, you will be involved in sample preparation process procedure
• Follow procedures to complete test work to a high safety standard.
• Accurate record keeping, capturing, and processing control samples.

The Essentials

Applicants with previous experience in similar laboratory or mine site roles will be highly regarded, however, training will be provided for successful applicants with no experience.

Suitable candidates for this role must have:

• Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and be highly motivated.
• Ability to undertake Shift work as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good physical fitness with the ability to perform manual handling tasks.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Alignment to ALS core values and culture.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

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 recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.