Sample Preparer - Cajamarca (Mining)

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Job Summary: SGS, the world's leading inspection and certification services company, is seeking a technician for geological and plant sample preparation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Carry out the entire geological sample preparation process 2. Dry geological samples and determine moisture content 3. Perform daily plant sample preparation (head, concentrate, and tailings) **Company Description** SGS is a Swiss-based multinational company and the world leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services for products and services, with over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. In Peru, we operate across most economic sectors—including mining, agriculture, and fisheries—forming part of the value chain for their products and services. **Job Description** * Carry out the entire geological sample preparation process (receiving, inspection, generating work orders in the system, printing labels, coding, drying, crushing, quartering, homogenizing, pulverizing, and bagging). * Dry geological samples and determine moisture content. * Perform specific gravity determination using paraffin wax. * Select DrillHole samples. * Perform daily plant sample preparation (head, concentrate, and tailings): pulverize to mesh \#365 for XRD testing **Requirements** * Completed secondary education; graduated technician (Minerals, Chemistry and/or Metallurgy). * Minimum 1 year of experience in sample preparation and/or sampling. * Preferably knowledgeable in physical test preparation and exploration. * Preferably experienced working at high altitude (4,500 m above sea level). **Additional Information** * Formal employment contract from day one. * Statutory life insurance. * Corporate agreements.