Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
- Preparation of samples for specific tests using the correct procedures and / or methods.
- Main work will consist of sample crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusions.
- Analysis of samples for specific tests using the correct application programs.
- Assist with the maintenance and verification of instruments and apparatus.
- Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory Equipment
- Tracking and collection of samples.
- Deliver samples with their Job card to the laboratory for analysis.
- Ensure that turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified in regard to general analysis.
- Assist with filing Productivity documents at the end of each shift.
- Assist with recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
- Sample disposal.
- Record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.
- To ensure that correct consumables and chemicals are used for analysis.
- Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
- Cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area, including floors and equipment.
- Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
- Ensure compliance with the Laboratory, company and mine Health and Safety programs.
- Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
- Wait for the arrival of his / her relief at the end of the shift, to ensure smooth shift take over.
- Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.
- Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
- Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
- Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
- Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
- Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Qualifications
Education
- Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science as subjects and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
- Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.
- Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
- Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary (at least two weekends per month).
- Must be flexible and willing to work shifts