Job Vacancies at Afrox

What you will enjoy doing

 You form part of a strong team contributing to the delivery on time of gases for all sectors internal and external customers

• Analysis of all Industrial Gases which includes Pures, mixtures & liquid Nitrogen, Argon & Carbon Dioxide 
• Analysis of all Medical Gases which includes Pures, mixtures & liquid Nitrous Oxide
• Analysis of all Special Gases which includes Helium, Made to Order & Made to Stock mixtures.
• Reporting of analytical results on LIMS
• Routine calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments 

What makes you great

• A post matric/grade 12 chemistry qualification is a minimum requirement
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry is a prerequisite
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a laboratory where the predominant instrumentation consisted of gas chromatographs
• Ability to report results on LIMS and print reports
• Work in accordance with ISO 17025 accreditation standard
• Basic Laboratory Safety Practice, computer literacy, initiative, attention to detail, sense of urgency, uncompromising with respect 

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What you will enjoy doing

• A vacancy exists for the above position reporting to the Production Manager Special Products
• This job exists to ensure that special gases production requirements are met
• You will be ensuring efficient and timeous supply of cylinders and compression of gas, maintaining staff morale, and maintaining optimum works stock
• Anticipate and where possible, avoid the effects of raw material shortages on production, and actively participate in the solution process, comply with all SHEQ requirement
• In this role you will assist with prioritizing of cylinder maintenance to achieve target work stock, any shortages are to be communicated with the production manager and inventory manager
• Controlling and monitoring raw materials and empty cylinders inventory for all mixtures
• Report daily on the production and contribute to achieving DIFOT targets. Monitoring MTO report to meet daily production targets and set SLA’s with customers
• Further you will facilitate and co-ordinate the operation, including training the operators to conduct feedback, providing motivation, and reporting on progress
• You will implement suggestions and improvements within the cylinder filling and maintenance operations and encourage continuous improvement
• Participate in root cause analysis on failing mixtures
• In this role you will ensure production consumables are available and communicate any requirements to production manager, assist with daily & monthly stock count

What makes you great

• You must have matric qualification, a tertiary qualification in Chemistry/Engineering field, Driver's license will be an advantage
• The incumbent should be able to work shifts with a 2-3 year experience in a production environment and some planning experience
• Literacy, communication, people management & interpersonal skills required
• Further competencies will include customer focus, visible leadership & decision making with cross cultural communication