Operator: Smelter Sampling (JHB East Rand) at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Ensure high quality, timely, consistent and representative sampling, sub sampling and sample preparation of internal and customer material.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure the quality sampling of material are 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 utilization.
• Compliance to security protocols.
• Compliance to Metal Assurance policies.
• Supporting SHEQ initiatives.
• Compliance to IT policies and ERP (LIMS ) systems.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Matric qualification.
• At 1 years' experience in a similar environment.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :

• Intermediate proficiency—Microsoft suite (Excel, Email, Word) and SAP.
• Good communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good networking skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding 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.