Geomet-Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist senior staff with the execution of test work. 2. Follow written instructions. 3. Correctly fill in log sheets. 4. Responsible for ensuring turnaround time is adhered to for work specified regarding the Geomet department. 5. 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. 6. Ensure that all the above work is done correctly to avoid contamination, sample loss, and sample swaps. 7. Ensure that all equipment is clean prior to and after a test. 8. Responsible for ensuring that the housekeeping for the laboratories and pilot plant area is kept up to standard. 9. Must be able to work in other areas of the Geochem laboratory if required to do so. 10. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system. 11. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager. QUALIFICATIONS 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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.