SHEQ Operator Lab Sampler (Fixed Term) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To sample final product and receive and prepare all samples delivered to the Laboratory according to prescribed sample preparation procedures.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Participate in formal SHEQ Audits
• Adhere to all Quality standards as determined by ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements
• Adhere to all Samancor Chrome SHEQ standards and requirements relating to Safety Health and Environment
• Logging of near-miss on IMS

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Check and verify identification and physical state of samples
• Prepare samples mechanically for analysis
• Drying, weighing, crushing, splitting/riffling and milling of samples as per works instruction
• Physical receiving of samples as per procedure
• Logging and receiving of samples on LIMS
• Marking and labelling of sample tags and sample containers
• Storing of reference samples according to specifications and colour codes
• Dispose of all redundant samples
• Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples and reporting on LIMS
• Perform moisture analyses on samples and reporting on LIMS
• Complete checklists of equipment prior to use
• Prepare pressed sample discs and load sample for XRF analyses
• Cleaning of the workplace to ensure that sample contamination does not take place and that the sample preparation process can be completed in a professional and appropriately scientific manner.
• Carrying out any sampling activities as per procedure
• Performing all analytical quality checks as required by standard operating procedures
• Efficiency check on sample prep equipment
• Replace gas cylinders
• Authorised to operate all sample preparation equipment as per ISO17025 requirement
• Perform friability analyses on geological samples when required (mine specific)
• Perform turbidity, AFS and SG analysis on samples (mine specific)
• Load samples for carbon and sulphur analyses (Smelter specific)
• Draining effluent tank

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Reduce wastage of both chemicals and consumables
• Lean projects

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Samancor systems – IMS, Chromedoc, LIMS, EBMS, MES
• Mathematical calculations

Knowledge:

• Understanding ISO 17025 requirements
• Sampling and Sample prep knowledge

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Grade 12 / N3 with Maths’ and Science