Grade Control Technician: Precise Ore Sampling & QA

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Grade Control Technician to join our team and safely manage grade control drill samples to support ore control, mine planning and production decisions.

You will follow approved sampling procedures, maintain sample integrity, and assist with QA/QC activities while collaborating with Drillers, Geologists, and Surveyors in a high-hazard mining environment. Commitment to safety and accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• : Previous experience in mining, drilling, sampling, laboratory or mineral processing operations required
• 0 Commitment to zero-harm safety culture required
• 1 Importance of sample integrity and contamination control required
• 2 Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions and supervisor directions accurately
• 3 High attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and reliable work
• 4 Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training preferred
• 5 Ability to perform repetitive manual handling tasks safely preferred
• 6 Strong organizational and time management skills preferred
• 7 Ability to work effectively within a team environment preferred
• 8 Good written and verbal communication skills preferred
• 9 Basic computer literacy preferred
• 10 Current driver’s license required
• 11 Demonstrated ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position required
• 12 Previous RC sampling experience preferred
• 13 Knowledge of grade control sampling procedures preferred
• 14 Experience working in an open pit mining environment preferred
• 15 Understanding of QA/QC sampling requirements preferred
• 16 Experience using electronic sampling or geological data systems preferred
• 17 First Aid qualification preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety by complying with all health, safety, environmental and site procedures.
• Complete all work in accordance with safe work procedures, risk assessments and supervisor instructions.
• Collect, process, label, bag and dispatch RC grade control samples in accordance with approved sampling procedures.
• Maintain sample integrity throughout the sampling process by preventing contamination and ensuring representative sample collection.
• Monitor sample recovery and immediately report any issues affecting sample quality or representativeness.
• Ensure all samples are correctly labelled, recorded, stored and transported in accordance with site procedures.
• Assist with QA/QC activities including duplicate, blank and standard sample insertion where required.
• Maintain clean and organized sampling areas, equipment and workspaces.
• Inspect and maintain sampling equipment including splitters, cyclones, sample hoses and associated equipment.
• Report equipment defects, hazards and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assist geologists with grade control activities as required.
• Accurately complete sampling records, production sheets and electronic data entry.
• Work collaboratively with Drillers, Geologists, Surveyors, Mining personnel and Maintenance teams.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety interactions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Grade Control Supervisor.

Skills

Grade control sampling

QA/QC knowledge

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Data entry

Basic computer literacy

Driver's license

Tools

RC sampling equipment

Geology data systems

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Grade Control Technician to join our team and safely manage grade control drill samples to support ore control, mine planning and production decisions.

You will follow approved sampling procedures, maintain sample integrity, and assist with QA/QC activities while collaborating with Drillers, Geologists, and Surveyors in a high-hazard mining environment. Commitment to safety and accuracy is essential.