Supervisor Mineralogy Sample Preparation

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the role of a Supervisor within the mineralogy division, sample preparation. The responsibilities and authorities of the technician in the mineralogy division in relation to post requirements are outlined.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for planning and execution of work as discussed with the Mineralogy Manager and HOD
• Perform routine and non-routine tests following established procedures and/or modify procedures to accomplish the assigned tasks.
• Routinely provide training to existing technicians/operators, new technicians/operators and temporary workers.
• Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for technicians and 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 misdemeanour to the mineralogists and/or manager.
• Assist with troubleshooting.
• Must be able to prepare mineralogical samples,
  • Accurate recording and monitoring of sample flow and chain of custody.
  • Accurate weighing and recording of sample/aliquot masses.
  • Wet and dry screening.
  • Filtration: Vacuum and Pressure.
  • Crushing, splitting and pulverisation.
  • Preparation of polished thin and/or polished sections.
  • HLS and Carpco quality checks
  • Overtime as required
• The sample preparation must be done most accurately and productively, and these samples must be delivered to the mineralogists in a timely and correctly manner.
  • Must be able to do magnetic separation tests using either the Carpco Magnetic separator.
• Must be able to perform heavy liquid separation tests.
• Ensure that all sample preparation is done correctly so as to avoid contamination, sample loss and sample swapping.
• Calculate and evaluate interim test results as per standard format and/or procedures.
• Report results and deliver prepared samples within the timeframe specified by the HOD and the mineralogists
• Completion and filing of Control charts for the standards of the instruments used.
• Ensure the working area under their responsibility is clean and safe, according to the housekeeping requirements of the SGS health and safety management system.
• To work in other areas of the Met/Min division if required to do so.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by the direct line manager.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• 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 the higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to the 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.

Qualifications

• Senior certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years as a mineralogical sample preparation technician and at least 5 years of experience in operational planning
• Supervisory experience will be a advanatage

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Able to follow written English instructions to the finest detail
• Good English communication skills
• Basic computer literacy (word and excel)

Additional Information

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