Sampling Technician

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Sampling Technician to conduct mineral sample collection, mechanical preparation, and handling, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Key Highlights: 1. Conduct field sampling and mechanical sample preparation. 2. Ensure quality, safety, and traceability in sample handling. 3. Assess sampling point conditions and identify risks. **Job Description** We are seeking a Sampling Technician responsible for executing the processes of mineral sample collection, mechanical preparation, and handling, ensuring compliance with defined quality, safety, and traceability standards for the service. **Key Responsibilities** * Conduct field sampling, ensuring adherence to defined methodologies and standards. * Perform mechanical sample preparation, including filtration, drying, crushing, grinding, sieving, rolling, and quartering. * Store, label, transport, and deliver samples for analysis, ensuring correct identification and traceability. * Perform basic analytical determinations (e.g., particle size distribution, solids content) and record results. * Assess sampling point conditions, identify risks, and ensure safe working conditions. * Operate sampling and preparation equipment and instruments, ensuring proper usage. * Manage transportation of supplies and hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations and current procedures. * Report deviations, incidents, or non-conformities identified during the process. * Comply with policies and procedures of the Integrated Management System (quality, safety, environment, and energy). **Requirements** * Completed secondary education. * Valid Class B driver's license (mandatory), with at least 2 years of experience. * Driver's record free of serious violations. * Minimum 1 year of experience in mineral sampling or sample preparation. * Knowledge of mechanical sample preparation and operation of sampling equipment. * Medical fitness suitable for site work. * Availability to work in the Atacama Region (Vallenar). * Willingness to travel as required by the position.