Job Title : Senior Laboratory Operator
Company: Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Plant & Logistics
Business Unit: Plant & Logistics Laboratory
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Mining and Metals
Job functional area: Production
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Job Description
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12/Standard 10 Certificate with Mathematics & Physical Science.
- 6 months – 1 year practical experience in a Metallurgical (sampling) Laboratory equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- To obtain, prepare and test all samples and to assist in plant optimisation test work campaigns and equipment calibration and verification to ensure product quality standards to meet customer requirements.
- Accurately collect samples at the sample cutters, stockpiles, special sampling points and the dispatch trucks and transport to the Laboratory. Collect samples from other outlets.
- Prepare the samples for analysis on the analytical instruments within the specified turnaround times. Assist analyst in sample preparation by weighing samples and fusing samplers and leeching samples using analytical tools and techniques. Transfer samples into volumetric flasks.
- Analyse the samples on the analytical equipment as per instruction/procedures. Report the results to the supervisor in the format specified for each kind of analysis in order to optimise the plant control processes.
- Verify moisture analyser by use appropriate and following prescribed procedure. Verify product sizes by using sieve masters, record results and make recommendations. Conduct mini-efficiencies using sieves to ensure quality and consistency. Verify oven functioning to ensure effectiveness of drying functions using equipment and procedures, record results and make recommendations.
- Take pH readings. Gradually add whitewash to make more. Continue readings and adding solution until solution is basis.
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Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. A strong consideration will be the individual’s fit with the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.
CV’s may be submitted to: Dwarsrivier Recruitment through the link https://dwarsriviermine.simplify.hr/.
All candidates must ensure that all relevant certified (certified by SAPS) qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their C.V.s. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.
If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered.
