SHEQ Operator Lab Sampler Preparer Job Vacancy: SAMANCOR – South Africa
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To sample final product and receive and prepare all samples delivered to the Laboratory according to prescribed sample preparation procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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
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
Adhering to Values
Workplace Competencies:
Skills:
Microsoft Office
Samancor systems – IMS, ChromeDoc, LIMS, EBMS, MES
Mathematical calculations
Knowledge:
Understanding ISO 17025 requirements
Sampling and Sample prep knowledge
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Safety Awareness
Initiative
Managing Work
Results Orientation
Work Standards
Communication
Adaptability
Contributing to Team Success
Adhering to Values
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Grade 12/ N3 with Mathematics and Science
1-year relevant experience
Computer Literacy
Exposure to a Laboratory Information Management System would be advantageous.
CLOSING DATE:
18 January 2024
