Chemist at Anglo American

Job Description:
The purpose of the Chemist role is to provide analytical technical support to the Section Manager Iron Ore. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Support the Section Manager in maximising the value of chemistry services to Anglo American at all times providing health and safety is not compromised. (Indirect output, influence decision, service authority)
• Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities in the section (XRF, Sulphur Analyser, TGA, Fusion Fluxers, Gas Pycnometers and BALANCES etc.)
• Responsible for the selection and commissioning of new equipment in the section.
• Responsible for the method development and Validation.
• Monitor, identify, investigate and correct deviations such as accuracy, precision and bias of the analytical methods using statistical evaluation of the data.
• Lead the Investigations of non-conformances in Iron Ore.
• Plan and Manage equipment maintenance schedule.
• Responsible for quality management and ensuring compliance to ISO 17025 standards.
• Ensures that SHE issues are considered in all activities. (Indirect output, influence decision, advisory authority)

Qualifications:
Essential: 

• B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry or equivalent qualification.

Desired:

• M.Sc Chemistry

Experience: 

• Proven laboratory processing experience.
• Analytical equipment calibration set-up and operation
• Iron Ore Preparation and Anlaysis
• ISO 17025 quality control systems
• Analytical data evaluation and reporting
• Non-conformance identification and corrective action implementation
• LIMS operation and QC modules

Closing Date: 23rd, March 2022