Senior Operator (Comminution)

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

Job summary

A leading minerals processing company in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Operator to oversee comminution processes. This role requires at least 5 years experience in minerals processing, with responsibilities including conducting tests, adhering to safety protocols, and managing work quality. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and able to interpret complex data. This is a full-time position with a focus on quality and environmental safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years experience in the field of minerals processing comminution.
• Able to follow written instructions to the finest detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tests following established procedures.
• Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for operators.
• Responsible for reporting infringements by laboratory staff.
• Interpret and calculate comminution data and specimen requirements.
• Set up and conduct comminution test-work independently.
• Carry out sample preparation and mineral processing test-work.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements.

Skills

Robotics

Cybersecurity

Identity & Access Management

ISO 9001

Math

WAN

Wastewater

Mechanical Knowledge

Geometry

Clamp Truck

DIACAP

Manufacturing

Education

Senior certificate (Matric)

Job description

Overview

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To perform the role of senior operator within the Minerals Processing division with an emphasis on comminution. The responsibilities and authorities of the senior operator in the Minerals Processing / Flotation division in relation to post requirements are outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tests following established procedures and/or modify procedures to accomplish the assigned tasks.
• Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for operators to ensure that the overall service goals of the company are met.
• Responsible for reporting any infringements or noncompliances by any other laboratory staff member with respect to allocated work punctuality or any other misdemeanor to the metallurgist.
• Must be able to interpret and calculate comminution data and associated specimens requirements.
• Must be able to set up and conduct comminution test-work independently.
• Must be able to carry out all associated sample preparation test-work and mineral processing test-work either upstream of the comminution test-work.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.

Specific Authorities

• 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.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to 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.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

Qualifications

• Education: Senior certificate (Matric).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years experience in the field of minerals processing comminution.
• Competencies: Able to follow written instructions to the finest detail.

Additional Details

• Remote Work: Employment Type: Full-time
• Key Skills: Robotics, Cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management, ISO 9001, Math, WAN, Wastewater, Mechanical Knowledge, Geometry, Clamp Truck, DIACAP, Manufacturing
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1