Operator: Fire Asssay

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical techniques and prepare samples. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education with Mathematics and Science and at least 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory. Responsibilities include sample preparation, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven years of laboratory knowledge and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification.
• Basic understanding of SLIMS appreciated.
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical techniques and sample preparation procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Sample preparation

Calibrating laboratory equipment

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

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

• Preparation of samples for specific tests using the correct procedures and / or methods.
• Main work will consist of sample crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusions.
• Analysis of samples for specific tests using the correct application programs.
• Assist with the maintenance and verification of instruments and apparatus.
• Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory Equipment
• Tracking and collection of samples.
• Deliver samples with their Job card to the laboratory for analysis.
• Ensure that turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified in regard to general analysis.
• Assist with filing Productivity documents at the end of each shift.
• Assist with recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
• Sample disposal.
• Record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.
• To ensure that correct consumables and chemicals are used for analysis.
• Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
• Cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area, including floors and equipment.
• Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with the Laboratory, company and mine Health and Safety programs.
• Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
• Wait for the arrival of his / her relief at the end of the shift, to ensure smooth shift take over.
• Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science as subjects and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.
• Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary (at least two weekends per month).
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts