Operator at SGS

Job Description

• Assist the mineralogists with execution of testwork.
• Responsible for ensuring turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified in regards to mineralogy division

Must be able to prepare mineralogical samples,

• Accurate recording and monitoring of sample flow and chain of custody.
• Accurate weighing and recording of sample/aliquot masses.
• Wet and dry screening.
• Filtration: Vacuum and Pressure.
• Crushing, splitting and pulverization.
• Preparation of blocks and/or thin sections
• Ensure that all sample preparation is done correctly so as to avoid contamination, sample loss and sample swopping.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean prior to and after a test.
• Responsible for bringing all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the mineralogists or manager
• Ensure the working area under their responsibility is clean and safe, according to the housekeeping requirements of the SGS health and safety management system.
• To work in other areas of the Met/Min division if required to do so.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

• Senior certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months in the relevant field
• Mineralogy preparation of polished blocks will be an advantage
• Basic computer literacy (word and excel)