Operator

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Fire Assay procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
2. Punctuality at all times.
3. Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
4. Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
5. Follow Team Leaders/Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
6. Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
7. Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
8. Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
9. Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
10. Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
11. Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
12. Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
13. Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of the production team.
14. Assist in the completion of Production report.
15. Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Fire Assay are maintained.
16. Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
17. Standing in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
18. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
19. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

1. 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 higher authority to take action.
2. Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
3. Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
4. Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
5. Observe, log and report any anomalies and or deviations from process/protocols/procedures/work instructions, during analysis activities, to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
6. Ensure that proper procedures are followed quality results are reported.
7. Report EHS incidents/accidents and near misses to the Team leader/Supervisor.
8. Assist with training of new employees where required.
9. Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in work areas at all times.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric with Mathematics and Science.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience.

Competencies

• Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions.
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system.
• Matric literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals.
• Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns.
• Ability to work at multiple work stations when required.
• Ability to work systematically at all times and maintain work and workflow traceability.