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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of samples for specific tests using the correct procedures and / or methods.
• Main work will consist of sample crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusions.
• Analysis of samples for specific tests using the correct application programs.
• Assist with the maintenance and verification of instruments and apparatus.
• Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory Equipment
• Tracking and collection of samples.
• Deliver samples with their Job card to the laboratory for analysis.
• Ensure that turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified in regard to general analysis.
• Assist with filing Productivity documents at the end of each shift.
• Assist with recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
• Sample disposal.
• Record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.
• To ensure that correct consumables and chemicals are used for analysis.
• Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
• Cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area, including floors and equipment.
• Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with the Laboratory, company and mine Health and Safety programs.
• Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
• Wait for the arrival of his / her relief at the end of the shift, to ensure smooth shift take over.
• Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the immediate superior.
• Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation. The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Education

Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science as subjects and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.
• Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary (at least two weekends per month).
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
• Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
• Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
• Speak, write and understand English