OKO Gold Project - Assayer

To ensure the achievement of this large-scale project, G Mining Ventures is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of: Assayer The Assay Lab Assayer performs fire assay and associated production-assay work in accordance with approved methods, quality requirements, and site safety controls.

About gminingventures

• In 2020, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) was created to acquire direct ownership of projects and capitalize on the value uplift that successful mine development offers.
• In July 2024, GMIN has acquired the OKO West project.
• The OKO West Project is a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana.
• It is located south of the historical “OKO” gold district, some 95 km west of Georgetown.

Responsibilities

• The role is a hands-on technical production position responsible for accurate weighing, fluxing, fusion, pouring, cupellation, prill handling, and applicable assay finishes.
• When operationally required, the Assayer may also perform technician-level duties in other laboratory areas for which training, competency, and authorization have been completed.
• It is not a managerial or supervisory position and does not include crew scheduling, work allocation, performance management, or formal approval of analytical results.
• Perform routine fire-assay production work, including sample weighing, fluxing, mixing, fusion, pouring, cupellation, prill recovery, parting, gravimetric finish, or preparation for instrumental finish as applicable to the approved method.
• Operate fusion and cupellation furnaces, balances, hotplates, parting equipment, and other assigned fire-assay equipment in accordance with approved procedures and site safety requirements.
• Prepare and handle fluxes, lead-bearing materials, cupels, crucibles, parting solutions, and other fire-assay materials using approved methods and contamination-control practices.
• Complete assigned blanks, certified reference materials, duplicates, checks, and other quality-control samples and immediately report non-conforming or unusual results.
• Recognize and report abnormal fusion behavior, poor slag separation, cupellation problems, prill losses, contamination concerns, equipment issues, or other conditions that may affect assay quality.
• Perform assigned sample-preparation, wet-chemistry, instrumental-support, or other technician-level laboratory duties when operationally required, provided the employee has completed the required training, demonstrated competency, and is authorized for the assigned work.
• Assayers may therefore be temporarily reassigned outside fire assay when required by laboratory workload and staffing needs.
• Record sample, batch, QC, equipment, and result information accurately in approved worksheets, forms, LIMS, or other authorized systems.
• Perform routine operator inspections, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of assigned fire-assay equipment within training and authorization; report defects and request maintenance support when repair or specialist intervention is required.
• Maintain clean and orderly fire-assay work areas and follow requirements for lead control, hot-work areas, chemical handling, waste segregation, housekeeping, and contamination prevention.
• Participate in shift handovers and communicate incomplete work, priority batches, abnormal conditions, equipment status, and safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in required training, competency assessments, safety meetings, incident investigations, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Assist with stock checks and replenishment of fire-assay consumables such as fluxes, lead materials, cupels, crucibles, reagents, PPE, and other routine supplies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of working experience Qualification: A Technical Certificate or Diploma or recognized Assayer Training, or equivalent practical experience in fire assay or a related laboratory discipline.
• Relevant practical experience in fire assay is required; mine-site assay laboratory experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated hands-on competence in routine fire-assay production work is required.
• Working knowledge of laboratory data recording and common assay equipment sufficient to complete assigned work and communicate technical issues.
• Ability to follow approved procedures, maintain safe operating discipline, recognize abnormal conditions, and communicate clearly during shift handovers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

• 14 days On & 7 days Off Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.
• Package Competitive Salary Competitive benefits, bonus and Group Insurances

Working

Conditions The Assayer works in a mining and mineral processing environment with a combination of laboratory work and the handling of hazardous materials. They are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and performing precise testing procedures. The role involves exposure to plant equipment, noise, dust, varying weather conditions, high-temperature furnaces requiring strict adherence to health, safety and PPE requirements. Extended hours may be required to support production objectives and operational needs.