Operator: Sampling (JHB East Rand) at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The purpose of this role is to ensure high quality, timely, consistent and representative sampling, sub sampling and sample preparation of internal and customer material. This should be in line with approved SOPs, SHEQ and IT protocols.

DECISION MAKING

• Ability to make sound decisions for the benefit of the business, while considering sample quality, turnaround time and correct sampling route upon material assessment.

DIVERISTY OF WORK

• To sample and prepare samples in accordance with pre-established protocols using SOPs, within the scheduled sampling plans and SHEQ requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure full compliance to SHEQ policies.
• Quality sampling of material within the required time frame in accordance with established SOPs.
• Perform essential administrative duties; capturing and processing of sampling data (LIMS).
• Communicate operational information; production, equipment availability, SHEQ and general notices to peers and supervisors.
• Continuously assess operational risks and implement approved corrective actions.
• Equipment utilisation.
• Compliance to security protocols.
• Compliance to Metal Assurance policies.
• Supporting SHEQ initiatives.
• Compliance to IT policies and ERP (LIMS) systems.
• People management.
• Prompt communication between stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed Matric qualification.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Planning and organizing skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency – Word, Excel and LIMS.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Self-starter- work without supervision.
• Ability to withstand challenging situations.
• An honest, high moral code of behaviour and conduct.
• Knowledge of basic sampling principles.
• Knowledge of all sampling unit equipment.
• Knowledge of all sampling and sample preparation SOPs.
• Knowledge of stock management practices.
• Understand and apply relevant SHEQ practices and procedures i.e. Incident investigations and reporting.