SHEQ Practitioner Lab (Limpopo) at Samancor Chrome

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Supervise personnel and control analytical processes in the laboratory by ensuring that all equipment, material and resources are available and optimally functioning to provide a professional laboratory service to the mine/smelter.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.
• Perform LSBO, PTO, Near miss, MOC management plans auditing and action management on IMS
• Focus and drive mini business target performance of the laboratory and related reporting against such targets
• Participate in formal SHEQ Audits
• Participate in Significant Incident investigations regarding customer complaints and non-conformance

PEOPLE

• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Plan and schedule shifts in relation to availability of personnel and workload requirements
• Supervise performance against set targets and competencies
• Coach, mentor and train personnel on various methodology implemented within the laboratory
• Participate in recruitment process
• Manage KPI’s of reporting personnel
• Authorised to train reporting employees (ISO 17025)

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Monitor product specifications before authorisation of results
• Monitor service delivery in terms of Service Level Agreements with customers
• Liaise with Group Logistics and Production

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Ensure that material, tools and equipment is available and properly functioning for all shifts (create job cards for maintenance)
• Ensure the development and improvement of all analytical methods within the laboratory
• Supervise and monitor the implementation of the Quality system according to ISO 17025 requirements by all laboratory personnel (control charts, checklists and control work)
• Focus on turn-around time of samples
• Maintain and implement work instructions and analytical standards for daily laboratory operations
• Ensure effective stock control and ordering of items or services through the procurement system of the organisation
• Ensure that all analytical reports and records are legible, available and correct
• Accepts responsibility as Technical Signatory for the laboratory results and carry legal appointment as required by ISO 17025.
• Compiling the Certificate of Analysis by assuming responsibility by signing off the certificate, as technical signatory
• Have sufficient current knowledge of the method used, as well as the objectives of the test/calibration/inspection.
• Be able to assess and interpret the data, and act on any trends observed.
• Ensure the quality of the results and be confident when authorising results or measurements.
• Have comprehension of the Technical Requirements of the relevant International or National standard
• Be conversant with the ISO 9001 quality management system implemented within the organisation.
• Authorise, check, interpret and process daily results
• Participate in Samancor Group ISO 17025 audits
• Authorise to develop, modify, validate methods and roll out procedures to ensure quality control measures are integrated into the laboratory processes
• Be able to do all back calculations on all instrumentation outputs
• Prepare and analyse samples for continuous evaluation of TS (Technical Signature) competency as required by ISO 17025
• Coordinate the handling of subcontracted test work
• Perform standby duties

GROWTH

• Initiative pertaining to shift operation improvements

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Control costs in area of responsibility

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor systems – SAP/COUPA, IMS,LIMS, MES, EBMS
• Sample Manager (Create templates, set up limits and create new users)
• Project management

Knowledge:

• ISO 17025; ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001 and ISO 19011
• Applicable legislation
• In depth knowledge on all main laboratory equipment, methodologies, calibration and trouble- shooting, first line maintenance (LECO, TGA, XRF, ICP, Potentio meters)

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or National Diploma in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
• 3 Years' relevant experience