Senior Operator (Flotation) at SGS

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To perform the role of senior operator within the Minerals Processing division with an emphasis on flotation. The responsibilities and authorities of the senior operator in the Minerals Processing / Flotation division in relation to post requirements are outlined below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine and non-routine tests following established procedures and or modify procedures to accomplish the assigned tasks.
• Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for operators to ensure that the overall service goals of the company are met\
• Responsible for reporting any infringements or non–compliances by any other laboratory staff member with respect to allocated work, punctuality, or any other misdemeanor to the metallurgist.
• Must be able to interpret and calculate flotation data and associated reagents.
• Must be able to set up and conduct flotation test-work independently.
• Must be able to carry out locked-cycle flotation tests.
• Must be able to calculate reagent dosages for flotation tests based on sample mass and volume.
• Must be able to carry out all associated sample preparation test-work and mineral processing test-work either upstream or downstream of the flotation test-work.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

Qualifications

Education

• Senior certificate (Matric).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in the field of minerals processing and flotation.

Competencies

• Able to follow written instructions to the finest detail.