Geomet-Operator

Job Summary

Assist senior staff with the execution of test work.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow written instructions.
• Correctly fill in log sheets.
• Responsible for ensuring turnaround time is adhered to for work specified regarding the Geomet department.
• Responsible for carrying out the following work unsupervised:
  • Crushing
  • Milling
  • Screening
  • Particle Size Determination
  • Cyanide Leaching (bulk cyanide additions)
  • Titrations – free cyanide and residual
  • Filtering
  • Preparation of samples for analytical submissions.
• Ensure that all the above work is done correctly to avoid contamination, sample loss, and sample swaps.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean prior to and after a test.
• Responsible for ensuring that the housekeeping for the laboratories and pilot plant area is kept up to standard.
• Must be able to work in other areas of the Geochem laboratory if required to do so.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

Requirements

Education

• B.Sc, BTech, or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in the relevant field.
• Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
• Validating and reporting results.
• Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge.

Competencies

• Good planning, coordination, and management skills.
• Good team management and motivation skills.
• Strong, assertive leadership skills while maintaining good staff relationships.

Remuneration & Benefits

Compliance & Authority

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.