Operator GR1 - Laboratory

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking an Operator Gr1 - Laboratory to operate and control laboratory equipment and processes for sample collection, preparation, analysis and timely reporting. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to quality systems within the Processing department.

The candidate should have Grade 12/N3 and a SA Driver's Licence, with 2 years of lab experience and familiarity with LIMS and automated systems. This is a full-time on-site position in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3 required.
• SA Driver's Licence required.
• Proficiency with Lab safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, health and environment practices and promote good housekeeping.
• Collect, transport, register, prepare and analyse all sample types.
• Verify and validate reported test results and report deviations.
• Validate equipment with quality checks and document data.

Skills

Lab safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / N3

SA Driver's Licence

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Laboratory automation systems

Automated equipment control

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for OperationsOperator Gr1 - Laboratory. The purpose of this role is to Operate and control the equipment and processes relating to the collection, transportation, registration, preparation and analyses of samples to ensure operational objectives are achieved safely and cost-effectively.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives" , delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel, widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As ourOperator Gr1 - Laboratoryyour responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices requirements and promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Active participation in safety initiatives, i.e., SLAM and HPH.
• Conduct the required safety interventions before undertaking any tasks.
• Ensure a clear working area and the legibility and visibility of safety signs; attend to spillage material to prevent contamination and pollution; and keep a record of actions taken.
• Active participation in VF’s, Risk Assessments, and closed-out of Safety Actions.
• Safely operate and control equipment/vehicles/equipment, components or materials as instructed.

Performance and Delivery

Sample Analysis and Process Monitoring:

• Collect, transport, register, prepare, and analyse all sample types to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results.
• Initiate remedial actions within your responsibility and report defects and deviations to the appropriate person for corrective actions.
• Monitor the laboratory process to meet production requirements, ensuring continuous equipment and related machinery inspection to optimise utilisation and availability and maximise throughput.
• Identify and report process deviations, equipment failures, and potential risks to the supervisor for effective decision-making, action planning, and problem resolution.

Reporting:

• Verify and validate reported test results to comply with required standards and timelines.
• Operate the information management system to ensure timely availability of test results to all stakeholders.
• Promptly inform relevant personnel about process events, equipment behaviour, and general activities to ensure transparency and enable decision-making.
• Ensure that communication is clear, whether verbal or written.

Quality Control:

• Validate equipment by performing quality checks at required intervals and record results for necessary rectification.
• Submit quality control samples at designated intervals and document data to meet Laboratory Quality System requirements.
• Record non-conformances to the Laboratory Quality System to track cases and initiate appropriate corrective actions.

Equipment Validation and Maintenance:

• Validate and conduct first-line maintenance on equipment according to SOPs, WIs, and quality system standards for optimal performance.
• Report maintenance needs to your supervisor for timely remedial actions to ensure optimal equipment performance and availability.
• Ensure the operating environment and conditions conform to supplier specifications and quality system requirements to limit deviations and prevent potential equipment damage. Report any deviations to your supervisor for remedial action.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance promptly during breakdowns or shutdowns to minimise production impact.

Compliance:

• Adhere to Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance with the team.
• Conduct site inspections to identify and elevate non-compliance.
• Implement required actions.

Assistance:

• Assist the supervisor and co-workers.
• Assist in the absence of the responsible person.
• Assist within your level and area of competence.
• Assist in alignment with KIO policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Operate support equipment within the processing environment (when applicable).

This role is in Processing (PRO) department on a band P5 (B-Upper) level reporting to the Supervisor LAB.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of manual and automated laboratory operations acquired through 2 years of experience.
• Understand laboratory-specific equipment and processes, including both manual and automated tools.
• Familiarity with handling chemical substances safely.
• Awareness of shift inspection procedures and their importance.
• Comprehension of lock-out procedures to ensure safety.
• Insight into safety standards applicable in laboratory settings.
• Understand company policies and procedures that govern laboratory practices.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including MS Office, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and automated laboratory control systems.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations and legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.