Analytical Operations Lead - Sparks, NV

Job Responsibilities

• Comply with the OHS Act and Regulations, BV Group Policy and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Analytical Supervisor position.
• Work in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Carry out analytical procedures in accordance with documented SOPs and other work instructions.
• Ensure proper functioning of Analytical operations by:
• Maintaining monitoring of work flow and coordinating on the basis of sample age and priority status.
• Maintaining monitoring of staffing levels and coordinating to meet sample volumes.
• Training and orienting new staff on Analytical procedures.
• Maintaining monitoring of the performance of instrumentation including, but not limited to: ICP-OES, AAS, CVAA, Titrimetric Equipment, Balances (including Microbalances), Leco, ICP-MSCalibrating, operating and analyzing samples by various analytical techniques.
• Maintaining monitoring of weighing and digestion equipment to ensure operation within defined parameters.
• Weighing and digesting samples for various techniques such as fire assay digestion, gravimetric, cyanide, selective leaches, aqua regia and 4 acid determinations.
• Maintaining adequate inventory of consumable supplies (standards, tubing, glassware, etc.).
• Preparing reagents and standards for instrument calibration/analysis and maintaining records thereof.
• Aiding with instrument and method validations.
• Aiding with client and internal investigations.
• PRACTICING GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
• Review and approve laboratory data at the rack and scheme levels in accordance with quality control requirements.
• Communicate general laboratory issues to the Operations Manager as appropriate.
• Report any deviation(s) from documented procedures to the Operations Manager.
• Report any unsafe condition(s) observed in the department to the Operations Manager.
• Report any nonconforming work, customer samples or test data to the Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Bureau Veritas provides a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Company-matched Retirement plan, Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays, Life Insurance and AD&D coverage, Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Optional life and pet insurance, EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs, and Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development.
• Employee Discounts.