Sampler I

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Purpose

The Sampler 1 is responsible for the safe, efficient collection of representative samples in the mining production environment. Sampler 1 works closely on a daily basis with the Mine Geology and Drill & Blast teams to ensure the timely delivery of high quality samples, aligned to production, mining plans and mining inventory requirements.
The Sampler 1 is responsible specifically for the collection of representative samples used in Ore Control, Nearmine and inpit drilling and other sampling regimes as required.  Samples include blasthole, reverse circulation, field, trench, auger and other sample types as required.
The Sampler 1 possesses 24 hr. vision, with a thorough understanding how their role and actions impact sampling team performance over the current and following shift.
The Sampler 1 reports to the Sampler Coordinator and has no direct reports.
 

Essential Duties

Health & Safety

• Report to work physically fit
• Follow procedures. Speak up to persons involved and inform your supervisor when you identify a less safe situation
• Report safety incidents and support investigations
• Complete safety training and certification as required by site and departmental procedure
• Actively participate in daily prestart meetings 
• Actively participate in back-to-work and toolbox meetings
• Demonstrate good situational awareness, specifically with regards to working in an industrial/ mining environment

Operational Excellence & Growth

• Demonstrate willingness to learn to use/operate varied instruments, machines or equipment to complete field services activities including but not limited to light vehicles and field analytical equipment.
• Works under direction.

Production Sampling

• Self-manage all sampling resources required for daily tasks. 
• Ensure the collection of representative samples in accordance to QAQC requirements as required by the Mine Geology Department
• Work closely with the Drill & Blast team to ensure safe and effective blasthole sample collection, demonstrating good situational awareness, particularly when working close to HME and drills.
• Assist with pickup and dispatch of samples as required.
• Assist with Drill & Blast activities as required.

QAQC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control)

• Work according to the QAQC program as designed by the Mine Geology department
• Demonstrate understanding and competence in fundamental QAQC concepts including but not limited to: collection of representative samples according to procedure and chain of custody practices.

Training & Experience

Knowledge: 

• Secondary School Certificate
• Surinamese Drivers License (BE)
• Strong desire and ability to learn technical concepts. 
• Demonstrable understanding of the importance of adherence to technical procedures and tasks

Experience: 

• 1+ years in open pit mine and exploration preferred

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to converse in Dutch or English at a moderate standard.
• Basic literacy
• Manual Handling
• Willingness to learn to use/operate varied instruments, machines or equipment to complete field services activities including but not limited to light vehicles and field analytical equipment.
• Able to read, understand and complete field forms (i.e. inspections, JHA, daily reports). Report to supervisor if field parameters are outside normal range or trend.
• Consistently solid work ethic.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to personal safety and safety of others.
• Excellent personal hygiene and commitment to health and fitness for work.
• Strong team player
   

Working Conditions

• The position is located on the Merian mine site in Suriname, working in the open pit mine production environment.
• Merian is a remote site located in a warm, humid tropical rainforest environment;
• Accommodation is in a man camp/village environment near the workplace;
• Position may require traveling to and/or assisting of other domestic and international sites.