Principal Operator [Internal Candidates Only] at Mintek

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Responsible for receipt, sorting, and labelling of samples or materials for preparation.
• Ensuring proper storage of samples before and after preparation to prevent contamination or degradation.
• Assembling and operation of various equipment involved in preparation of materials and leach plant according to specifications.
• Preparation of samples in accordance with standardized procedures or specific protocols for laboratory analysis (crushing, blending, splitting and screening)
• Weighing, recording of samples names and masses and ability to perform basic laboratory techniques.
• Practice good housekeeping and working procedures at all times.
• Ensure that equipment is used correctly and responsibly to avoid or minimize damage thereof.
• Be able to maintain plant equipment with minimum supervision.
• Conformance to all SHEQ standards and policies of the workplace.
• Training of WILS and junior staff

Minimum requirements

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team player who is self-driven
• Ability to multi task and pay attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bulk sample preparation (crushing, blending, splitting and screening)
• Understanding of leaching and setup of relevant equipment will be advantageous.
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.