OKO God Project - Chemist

In 2020, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) was created to acquire direct ownership of projects and capitalize on the value uplift that successful mine development offers. In July 2024, GMIN has acquired the OKO West project. The OKO West Project is a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana. It is located south of the historical “OKO” gold district, some 95 km west of Georgetown.

To ensure the achievement of this large-scale project, G Mining Ventures is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of:

Chemist

The Assay Lab Chemist provides technical oversight for laboratory chemistry, instrumental analysis, QA/QC, method performance, and analytical problem solving. The role supports the Assay Lab Manager in maintaining accurate, timely, safe, and cost-effective analytical services and may act as the Manager's delegate when formally assigned.

Working Conditions

The Assay Lab Chemist works in a mining and mineral processing environment with a combination of laboratory work and the handling of hazardous materials. They are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. The role involves exposure to plant equipment, noise, dust, varying weather conditions, high-temperature furnaces requiring strict adherence to health, safety and PPE requirements. Extended hours may be required to support production objectives and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, standards preparation, calibration, quality control, and analytical result review within the approved laboratory scope.
• Develop, review, and maintain laboratory methods, work instructions, quality-control requirements, calculations, and technical records in accordance with the laboratory document-control system.
• Monitor QA/QC trends, blanks, standards, duplicates, calibration performance, control limits, and other quality indicators; investigate failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Review analytical results and supporting data for technical validity and ensure abnormal, suspect, or out-of-control results are appropriately investigated and escalated.
• Support method verification, validation, detection-limit studies, precision and accuracy assessments, reference-material programs, and inter-laboratory comparisons as required.
• Provide technical advice to Process, Metallurgy, Geology, Environment, and other internal customers on analytical methods, limitations, sample handling, and interpretation of laboratory data.
• Train and coach laboratory personnel in analytical chemistry, instrumentation, QA/QC, safe work practices, and applicable procedures.
• Assist with crew planning, work prioritization, laboratory workload balancing, and technical coverage as directed by the Assay Lab Manager.
• Monitor the condition and performance of analytical instruments and laboratory equipment; perform authorized operator-level troubleshooting and coordinate vendor or maintenance support when specialist work is required.
• Assist with reagent, standard, consumable, and critical-spare requirements, including specification, inventory review, storage, and expiry control.
• Participate in laboratory safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Working Experience:

• Typically, six or more years of relevant analytical laboratory experience, preferably in mining or mineral processing.
• Previous supervisory or technical-lead experience is preferred.
  

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.
  

Technical Skills/ Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of laboratory QA/QC, analytical calculations, reference materials, calibration, uncertainty sources, and data review.
• Practical experience with applicable analytical techniques such as AAS, ICP-OES, combustion analysis, gravimetry, titration, cyanide analysis, or other site methods.
• Ability to diagnose analytical problems, communicate technical requirements, train others, and document investigations clearly.
  

Work Schedule:

• 14 days On & 7 days Off
• Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.

Compensation Package

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive benefits, bonus and Group Insurances