OKO Gold Project - Assay Lab Technician

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: Assay Lab Techician The Assay Lab Technician prepares, processes, and analyzes samples; operates assigned laboratory equipment; records analytical data; performs required quality-control checks; and supports safe, accurate, and timely laboratory operations under approved procedures and supervision.

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 position may be assigned to fire assay or other laboratory work areas according to operational requirements, provided the employee is trained, competent, and authorized for the assigned tasks.
• Perform assigned sample preparation, weighing, digestion, fire assay, wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, or other laboratory tasks for which competency has been demonstrated and authorization has been granted.
• Follow approved procedures, work instructions, sample-identification requirements, chain-of-custody controls, calculations, and QA/QC requirements.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, fluxes, or other laboratory materials when trained and authorized to do so.
• Operate assigned laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with approved procedures, manufacturer requirements, and site safety controls.
• Complete required blanks, standards, duplicates, checks, calibration verifications, and other quality-control activities and immediately report non-conforming results or abnormal conditions.
• Record sample, batch, equipment, quality-control, and result information accurately in approved forms, worksheets, LIMS, or other authorized systems.
• Perform routine operator inspections, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting within training and authorization; report defects and request maintenance support when repair or specialist intervention is required.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and follow contamination-control, chemical-handling, waste-management, and housekeeping requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards, damaged equipment, spills, abnormal process conditions, sample-integrity concerns, and procedural deviations.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, shift handovers, safety meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
• May be assigned to fire-assay duties, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupellation, prill handling, or related work, when operationally required and only after the required training, competency verification, and authorization have been completed.
• Technicians may likewise be reassigned between fire assay and other laboratory work areas within their demonstrated competency and authorization.
• Perform other duties consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of working experience as an Assay Lab Technician.
• Ability to follow written procedures, perform calculations, recognize abnormal results, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to safely operate assigned laboratory equipment after training and competency verification.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use approved laboratory data-entry systems.
• Effective communication skills in English and ability to work safely and cooperatively in a shift-based production environment.

Preferred

• Diploma or Degree or Certificate, or equivalent Training in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Assaying, Metallurgy, or a related field; relevant practical experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education where permitted by company requirements.
• Previous mine-site, assay, metallurgical, environmental, or industrial laboratory experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Package Competitive Salary Competitive benefits, bonus and Group Insurances

Working

Conditions The Assay Lab Technician 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. 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.

Work Schedule

14 days On & 7 days Off Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.