Operator: Fire Asssay

JobDescription

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

• 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.

Qualifications

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 AdditionalInformation