Geomet-Operator

About the Position

Geomet-Operator

Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff with the execution of test work.
• Follow written instructions.
• Correctly fill in log sheets.
• Ensure turnaround time is adhered to for work specified regarding the Geomet department.
• Carry out the following work unsupervised:
  • Crushing
  • Milling
  • Screening
  • Particle Size Determination
  • Cyanide Leaching (bulk cyanide additions)
  • Titrations – free cyanide and residual
  • Filtering
  • Preparation of samples for analytical submissions.
• Ensure all work is done correctly to avoid contamination, sample loss, and sample swaps.
• Ensure all equipment is clean prior to and after a test.
• Maintain housekeeping standards for laboratories and pilot plant area.
• Work in other areas of the Geochem laboratory if required.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

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Requirements

Education

• B.Sc, BTech, or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in the relevant field.
• Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
• Validating and reporting results.
• Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge.

Competencies

• Good planning, coordination, and management skills.
• Good team management and motivation skills.
• Strong, assertive leadership skills while maintaining good staff relationships.

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Compliance & Authority

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.

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We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

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About the Company

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.