Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change
• 12-hour rotating day and night schedule (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
• This permanent, full-time, role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.

About the role

We are looking for a Laboratory 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.

Reporting to the Laboratory 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 rotation

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High school graduation or equivalent; however, a college or technical institute diploma in a relevant field of study is preferred
• At least one year of experience as a Laboratory Technician is preferred
• 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.

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available, but we do offer domestic relocation assistance to help you settle in and thrive. Join our team and become an integral part of our vibrant community.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

The base salary range for this role is $88,800 - $133,200 CAD in addition to allowances, bonus, equity, health or retirement benefits, and any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by the skills, experience, and impact you bring to the role. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.

At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Domestic relocation program

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 70 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.