Superintendent: Milling/Fire Assay at Mintek

Job Description

ANALYTICAL SERVICES DIVISION

Objective: To supervise Fire Assay and Milling operations, perform complex sample analyses according to prescribed methods (including method development), assess, report and authorize results, trouble-shooting and maintenance of Fire Assay & Milling equipment.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Makes decisions regarding complex assays from a variety of ore types
• Enforces adherence to QESH standards
• Performs and applies advanced mathematical and statistical calculations appropriately to solve Fire Assay problems
• Displays an advanced understanding of Fire Assay techniques
• Displays good leadership and people skills

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years minimum experience in industry in appropriate field
• At least 5 years laboratory experience in a similar field
• At least 5 years supervisory experience in a similar field
• Must be able to work under high temperature conditions (up to 1200ËšC).
• Must be physically fit to lift heavy objects, e.g. crucibles out of the furnace.
• Good eye sight and eye-hand coordination is critical in weighing tiny beads of PGMs on the microbalance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years National Diploma or Degree in Chemistry
• Fire assayer’s certificate (advantageous)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to interact at all levels – particularly within the technical community
• Ability to translate divisional needs into effective analytical techniques
• Strong presentation and consulting abilities
• High level of performance under pressure
• Ability to work within tight time constraints
• Excellent planning ability
• Management skills
• Safety consciousness

Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.