Technician - Laboratory

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Laboratory Technician within our Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals Team. 

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for meeting the analytical requirements of the Winnemucca Site, Nevada. This position provides Laboratory support to the Site’s Operations and Technical Teams for the purpose of ensuring the Processes are operating within the defined safety, compliance, quality, and optimization limits.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing daily, weekly and monthly lab tests of product and process samples 
• Collecting the product and process samples. 
• Performing and providing guidance on non-routine sampling/laboratory tests 
• Liaison between the Site and External Laboratories for various routine and non-routine tests. 
• Ensure the analysis performed or contracted out is accurate and timely 
• Developing and improving testing methodologies and procedures 
• Ensuring the testing methodologies and procedures are aligned with company’s global standards 
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting laboratory results 
• Responsible for ensuring all lab equipment is maintained appropriately 
• Provide guidance on collecting and analyzing abnormal materials 
• Maintain and improve the Quality Manual 
• Support capital projects related to Laboratory (i.e. LIMS, Lab Revamp, and sampling/testing improvements) 
• Order laboratory equipment and chemicals to meet the above objectives 
• Lead or participate in Investigations related to Quality concerns 
• Training of Operations Personnel on Laboratory Techniques and accuracy 
• Maintain the required Laboratory Certifications 
• Join the Analytical CoP (Community of Practice) with the purpose of collaborating on best practice, method standardization and improvement agenda relevant to the position and requirements. 
• The Technician will drive a culture of continuous improvement by supporting the analytical requirements of the other teams.  

 
Connection to bigger picture:

Moving to Value Streams and a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and responsibility for stable plant operation within operating window target, having ownership of the above activities will enable to correct outcomes in performance across SQDCM for the site.

What you will bring

• Chemistry or Chemical Engineering diploma is an asset 
• Greater than 5 years of relevant work experience (experience working in a Chemical Plant or mining industry is an asset) 
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment such as Karl Fischer moisture analyzer
• Statistical analysis knowledge is an asset 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• Strong analytical mindset
   

Your qualifications

• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
• Maintains humility/humbleness
• Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones
• Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances 
• Demonstrate innate business intellect and achievement orientation 
• Strong team worker and supports others’ success

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits (Full Time Employees) 

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Vision – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Health Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program 
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
• Company provided Bonding Leave 
• Accrued Paid Time Off  
• Paid Sick & Safe Time 
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays
   

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.