Operator Process Sampling - Mamatwan Mine at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is a permanent full-time position.
• As an Operator Process Sampling, you will be responsible to gather information throughout the sampling process for immediate and future decision-making during mining Processing and logistics activities, in a safe and sustainable manner, and assist the production teams with quality control information.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure samples are collected, prepared and submitted to the laboratory on time;
• Coordinate the blending according to plan to ensure the road trucks and trains are loaded with the right qualities;
• Ensure that all breakdown of equipment are reported to the supervisor and maintenance.
• Conduct particle size distributions on samples increments collected;
• Monitor all the plant sample cutters to ensure samples are taken in accordance with the operating procedure;
• Manage sample spillages or material flow and conditions of the sampling points ;
• Ensure that samples are correctly labelled with the product type,time,location and shift ;
• Monitor material movements between the gantries, stackers and stockpile and ensure the correct qualities are placed on the correct dumps.
• Operate LDV;
• Comply with safety procedures;
• Conduct sampling on drill holes and active mugpile material;
• Collect and prepare sinter strength test samples;
• Conduct density for stockpile material;
• Conduct inspections of all tools and equipment used for sample preparation;

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum 1 years’ experience in sampling &/or grade control;
• Computer literate is advantageous;
• Basic Sampling certificate is advantageous;
• Must be able to work shifts.

Qualifications for this role are:

•  Serious contenders will have a Grade 12 with Mathematics / Grade 10 (internal candidates);
•  Valid Driver’s license is essential.