Technician: Fire Assay
- West Rand, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluate, validate and report analytical results;
- Evaluate and ensure technical accuracy of analytical results reported;
- Monitor analytical processes and take remedial action where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting on the quality of analytical results;
- Consult with the section manager to address retests, result anomalies or other problems with samples or analyses
- Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the section manager
- Use SLIM for data transfers data as required
- Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
- Ensure proper sample disposal and waste and effluent control.
- Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.
- Assist with stock verification, stock counts and stock inventory control.
- Overseeing the cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area.
- Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
- Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
- Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the departmental workload.
- Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
- Assist on any lower or above level when necessary.
- Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
- Deputize for the section supervisor when required
- Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
- Assist with the training of new staff / operators on new methods and / or procedures.
- Assist with control and time keeping administration.
- Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the section manager.
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Minimum Grade12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects or N Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
- At least five years Fire assay laboratory experience
- Computer Literate in LIMS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Competent technical knowledge of Fire Assay analytical processes
- Able to work with technical and management staff
- Able to coordinate fire assay activities
- Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Assists with trouble shooting and problem solving
- Can fluently communicate English.