Technician – Extractive Metallurgy

To perform the role of technician within the Extractive Metallurgy department. The responsibilities and authorities of the technician in the department in relation to post requirements are outlined

• 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 and senior operators to ensure that the overall service goals of the company are met.
• Responsible for carrying out the required test work unsupervised.
• Responsible for preparing accurate logsheets and perform quality checks on test work data
• Required to prepare presentations of test work data, prepare project update reports with the assistance of the project manager
• Ensure housekeeping in the allocated work area
• Responsible for submission of samples for analysis – including filling in the submission forms.
• 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 or HOD.
• Responsible to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the metallurgist or HOD.
• Give training and direction to operators and senior operators with respect to quality, testwork methodology and health and safety.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Tertiary education, including math and science background.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in similar field

Competencies

• Able to follow written instruction to the finest detail.
• Good communication skills