Laboratory Technician at Anglo American

Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to prepare samples for chemical analysis in a way that meets the correct quality and production requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Report all incidents within shift.

• Ensure that work area is tidy and safe to work in.

• Attend and participate in green area meetings.

• Perform SLAM and ensure that Continuous Risk Assessment books are signed.

• Participate in inspections monthly together with the SHE rep.

• Perform tasks according to the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

• Conduct quality checks as required and address checks that fall out of specification by taking necessary action.

• Sort and mill samples to specification.

• Flux samples according to procedure.

• Load samples in furnace and pour when fusion is complete.

• Deslag and cupellation of lead buttons.

• Pick prills and dissolve using a microwave.

• Deslag and milling of nickel buttons.

• Fuse samples with sodium peroxide, leach and make up to correct volume.

• Use a gas pycnometer to determine density.

• Ensure that consumables are collected from the store timeously so that work is not halted.

Qualifications:

• Matric with Maths and Science.

• Basic computer literacy.

Role-specific knowledge: 

• Understanding and competency of the routine laboratory procedure.

Additional information:

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.