Bulk Prep Supervisor – Kamloops, BC Full Time

Intertek (BML) is a commercial laboratory which specializes in recovery of base and precious metals from raw mineralization. 

General Responsibilities

Supervise and manage bulk/sample preparation and comminution resources (equipment and technicians) to ensure samples are received, prepared and stored: safely, accurately and on schedule.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain written/video method statements for all tests performed.
• Collect and report on QA/QC data for bulk preparation, primarily replicate head sample assay and sizing data. This should be reported to the VP Operations. 
• Ensure all safety procedures are documented and explained to sample prep staff.
• Enforce all safety procedures and good housekeeping.
• Order all test consumables to ensure there is no interruption in preparation and test schedules. 
• Schedule and manage maintenance and cleaning tasks for technical staff. 
• Train and develop technicians skill and competency for preparation and test procedures 
• Ensure data is entered correctly and in a timely manner.
• Review with the VP Operations once a month, staffing and capital resource requirements.
• Hire and terminate staff with the assistance of the VP – Operations.
• Perform metallurgical testing as need. 
• Document and maintain sample storage files for all samples.
• Generate invoices on a quarterly basis for sample storage.
• Ensure test product sample preparation is completed by 8:00 am and delivered to assay.
• Shipping and receiving of samples and products. Ensure shipping log and related documents are maintained.

Job Requirements

• 7 years metallurgical testing experience, well rounded in sample preparation, sizing (sieving and lasersizing), comminution, shipping/receiving, flotation and leaching.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Level I Jedi training.

Salary & Benefits Information

The range rate for this position is $28 to $40 hourly. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek (BML) employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including vacation, paid sick days, medical benefits and more.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek (BML) is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek (BML) promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek (BML) we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek (BML) offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek (BML) is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek (BML) means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek (BML)‘s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek (BML) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek (BML) does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.