Inspector Sample Prep Technician - Reno, NV

RXinsider LTD.; Sparks, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking an Inspector (Industrial Minerals) to perform field inspections, weighing, and sampling of metals and minerals for clients.

You will travel to project sites and represent the company and client professionally. The role requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work in the field.
• Experience with inspecting, weighing and sampling dry bulk minerals is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to document results clearly and timely.

Responsibilities

• Attend locations to carry out and supervise inspection, weighing and sampling of commodities as directed.
• Represent Bureau Veritas and the contracting client professionally.
• Carry out inspections/verification by visual and mechanical methods as directed.
• Adhere to internal safety and IT practices.
• Sample and/or supervise sampling of representative analytical samples from materials.
• Receive, sign for, and dispatch samples as needed.
• Produce time logs within 24 hours of sampling/inspection.
• Perform duties relevant to Metals & Minerals Division as directed.

Skills

Field inspection

Sampling expertise

Safety compliance

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inspector (Industrial Minerals) – Reno, NV

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade Inc. is hiring top talent for the Metals & Minerals survey business based in Reno, NV. Demand for inspection and sampling services is growing monthly in quantity and clients served.

Job Description

Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade Inc. is hiring top talent for the Metals & Minerals survey business based in Reno, NV. Demand for inspection and sampling services is growing monthly in quantity and clients served.

Essential Responsibilities

• Attend at various locations to carry out and/or supervise the inspection, weighing and sampling of various commodities as directed by the Operations Supervisor/ Lab Manager.
• Represent Bureau Veritas as well as the contracting client in a professional manor
• Carry out inspections/verification of materials and products by both visual and mechanical methods as directed
• Adhere and conform to internal safety & IT practices
• Sample and/or supervise the sampling of suitable, representative analytical samples from the nominated materials
• Receive, sign for, and dispatch (as required) any samples on behalf of Bureau Veritas
• Produce time logs on all activities to an acceptable professional standard and within 24 hours of sampling/inspection
• Carry out associated duties relevant to the Metals & Minerals Division of Bureau Veritas as directed by

Business Unit Manager

Accountabilities And Performance Measures

• Be flexible with working times and duration. Weekend and evening working (due to the nature of our business) is required
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant company standards and policies,

including Health, Safety and Environmental, Ethics, Compliance and the Company's accreditation and Quality Management System

Ensure that all site work is carried out in accordance with local site rules and appropriate risk management procedures

• Ensure that personal protective equipment and other equipment is used as required and is well maintained at all times
• Promote the reputation of Bureau Veritas by acting in a responsible and professional manner at all times

Ensure the supervisor is kept fully informed of all aspects of day-to-day operations.

• Immediately report to supervisor any deviation or failure in the work being carried out (or supervised) at any site to protect the interests of Bureau Veritas and its clients
• Maintain current, valid Driver's License
• Support job coordination for efficient running of the department

Qualifications/Requirements

• Self-motivated, self-starter that enjoys being in the field
• Good time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to problems as situations arise Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good written, verbal and email communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with clients and staff at all levels within the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft applications, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to balance multiple competing priorities, meeting deadlines & be responsive
• Willingness to learn and to rapidly adapt to changing conditions
• Able to prepare documents and spreadsheets to a high level using MS Office software
• Demonstrate technical ability in sampling, measurement and inspection of dry bulk metals and minerals

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver's license required; Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands, and arms; and climb or balance.
• The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and taste and smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Employee is frequently required to climb and descend stairways, ladders, and gangways.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move and/or climb with up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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