Supervisor Laboratory

As the Laboratory Supervisor, your role expands beyond routine plant and pit sample preparation and analysis. You will manage the safe usage and routine upkeep of all related laboratory equipment. As part of your leadership responsibilities, you will guide and oversee a team of Lab Technicians, instilling a robust culture centred around safety and continuous improvement on current operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Update the sample tracker and ensure the live version is transparent to all stakeholders

Carry out performance checks: crusher sizing, mill sizing, and RSD balance checks, with all results recorded

Troubleshoot equipment faults and liaise with contractors to carry out maintenance, supervising when contractors are onsite

Conduct thorough QA/QC to cover all laboratory operations

Ensure all data associated with these GIOPS is recorded daily

Prepare end-of-month (EOM) reports

Develop, review, and document all laboratory procedures

Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and implement effective controls

Undertake all relevant tasks regarding the collection, preparation, and analysis of pit and plant samples

Develop, train, and mentor Lab Technicians to ensure a capable, competent, and agile team

Carry out any other ad hoc projects as required by management

Strong attention to detail and highly motivated

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Radiation Safety Officer Licence (desirable)

Current and valid WA Driver’s licence - C-Class manual

Demonstrated skills in leading and mentoring technical personnel

Demonstrated experience in a Laboratory environment

Familiar with LIMS CCLAS, sample preparation and XRF analysis

Located 75km north west of Newman, Iron Valley is Mines’ oldest producing iron ore mine and is one of two sites in our Central Pilbara hub.

About MinRes Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.