Senior Operator (Flotation)

• 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 non–compliances 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 flotation data and associated reagents.
• Must be able to set up and conduct flotation test-work independently.
• Must be able to carry out locked-cycle flotation tests.
• Must be able to calculate reagent dosages for flotation tests based on sample mass and volume.
• Must be able to carry out all associated sample preparation test-work and mineral processing test-work either upstream or downstream of the flotation 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.

• Senior certificate (Matric).

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in the field of minerals processing and flotation.

• Attention to detail under high pressure.
• To operate under minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal skills towards colleagues and customers.
• Able to follow written instructions to the finest detail.

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