Laboratory Technician

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work for one of the top 100 Employers in Canada. More info here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6999447814468497408
• Permanent, full-time role, based in Kitimat, BC

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for a Lab Technician to process metallurgical samples and results to provide the data required to sustain efficient operation of the process & recovery plant and support process improvement projects.

This role is a great opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated individual to increase their technical capability in a unique operational facility.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills

Reporting to the Lab Team Lead and working a 12-hour alternating shift roster, which includes nights and weekends, you will be:

• Working safely in accordance with Rio Tinto Safety Standards, including lab-specific processes for chemical handling, lockout procedures, etc.
• Evaluating daily process samples & perform laboratory analysis of the samples
• Immediately notifying process plant operations supervisor & metallurgical engineer of any laboratory test result that suggests serious problems in the process plant
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory results, enter results into a database, print related reports, check results for errors, and resolve discrepancies
• Clean the laboratory area and lab equipment at the end of each shift
• Carry out metallurgical test work on lab equipment
• Work with Lab team to develop lab procedures and carry out work as defined by standard practices
• Maintain & update Standard Operating Procedures for all routine laboratory work, including Lab Technician daily tasks
• Assist in operational and maintenance duties as directed and train new personnel in proper lab techniques & procedures
• Ensure operability of laboratory by issuing work requests for any required maintenance and ordering consumable parts/equipment
• Understand the importance of quality control
• Supporting with on-call lab duties as per the departmental schedule

Note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not offered. Relocation assistance is provided.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A minimum of a College or technical institute diploma in a relevant field of study is required
• High school graduation or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a Laboratory Technician or similar role is required
• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory equipment
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Basic working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a results-oriented environment

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Previous experience in the Aluminium Smelting industry
• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience working with OES (Optical Emission Spectrometer), XRD (X-ray powder diffraction), and XRF (X-ray fluorescence), and LECO are assets

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium , critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto’s BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world’s most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.

Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.

To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Applications close: August 8, 2023

(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)