Senior Technician

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure the optimal operation of Sample prep, Fire assay, Wetchemistry and instrumentation sections by adding technical and supervisor support.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

• Ensure received samples are logged on CCLAS using sample submission forms from the client.
• Ensure that repeats are logged, added to worksheets and performed.
• Weigh prills using a micro-balance and recording the weights on CCLAS.
• Responsible to lock the prills away in the safe at the end of the shift.
• Perform 6E nickel sulphide, base metals, Convertor matte and nickel sulphate leaches, dissolutions and / or other similar Wet Chemical techniques by accurately following the Work Instructions.
• Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation such as ICP-OES, auto titrator and LECO
• Responsible for making up ICP standards, ICP calibration, operation as well as procurement of stock to perform ICP analyses
• Responsible for LECO and auto titrator calibration, operation as well as procurement of stock to perform analyses using these instruments
• Responsible to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.
• Complies and conforms to SGS Laboratory Quality Management System and ISO
  17025.
• Record any changes by using Management of Change form and perform daily instrument maintenance (e.g. ICP, LECO, auto titrator), calibration and verification of instruments.
• Oversee routine analytical techniques
• Assist with the coordination and provide updates on progress of jobs and results between sections.
• Coordinate work being performed in the Lab’s various sections.
• Ensure proper handover during shift change.
• Assist in the effective and optimal utilization of staff, equipment and facilities within the department.
• Liaise with the technicians and operators to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments.
• Report daily production figures/target met to Chemist and Production Manager with evidence available to support the targets reported on Production report. If targets have not been met, provide reasons and corrective actions to take to ensure that targets are met during the next shift
• Ensure compliance to all analysis standards
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non-conformances including the Improvement Requests and client requested investigations.
• Must have full understanding of the LIMS system.
• Attend to client queries promptly with appropriate feedback to the Chemist and Production Manager with regards to resolutions. Institute appropriate root cause analysis for all problem investigations and formulate appropriate technical conclusions.
• Profiling and batching of jobs scheduled for day to day shifts.
• Co-ordinate and oversee the production team.
• Assist in the completion of Production report.
• Evaluate, and report analytical results.
• Standing in for other Senior staff during his/her absence (meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave)

Employee relations

• Institute the necessary company corrective measures against subordinates (Operators and Technicians) for actions that are contrary to SGS rules & procedures by reporting to HR and acting as Initiator during Disciplinary Enquiries.

Quality

• Promotes the highest level of quality and ensures that the QMS is part of the day to day operation with all policies and procedures followed as documented
• Assist with training of employees as well as competency planning and evaluation with proof to support staff declared competent.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO
  17025 and SANAS requirements).

Health &Safety

• Promotes and Monitors all aspects of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Drive good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
• Comply and conform to as well as promote and monitor all aspects of SGS and Northam Eland QHSE policies and procedures.

General

• Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the micro-balance room is in order.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Work in other sections if asked to do so.
• Perform any other reasonable…