Jobs 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 comminution. 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 comminution data and associated specimens’ requirement.
• Must be able to set up and conduct comminution test-work independently.
• Must be able to carry out all associated sample preparation test-work and mineral processing test-work either upstream of the comminution 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 comminution.

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Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To perform the role of metallurgist within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the metallurgist in the Mineral Processing division in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel are outlined.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff and liaise with all relevant Departments.
• Data processing / control, reporting of testwork according to company guidelines with minimal input from the line manager. This includes writing up reports, be it progressive or final.
• Creating the context for the work within which certain objectives need to be achieved. This implies planning and structuring of task achievements over a period that ranges from 1 week to 3 months.
• Responsible for monitoring of consumable levels within the Mineral Processing division and expenses in conjunction with the divisional manager.
• Evaluation of results and interpretation thereof.
• The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed.
• Management, training and direction of subordinates in quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
• Meet company targets with respect to turnover and quality.
• Oversee weekend test-work and monitoring of the tests over weekends and public holidays, if required.
• Assist with the planning, set–up, commissioning and operation of flotation test work and lock cycle tests, Jameson tests.
• Formatting, editing and setting up of forms required to record laboratory test work results and associated data.
• Responsible for the effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities with good housekeeping.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task(s) as assigned by the direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Production
• Quality management system
• Health and safety
• 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 a higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to a 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

• National Diploma or BSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in the relevant field.