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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the role of junior mineralogist within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the junior mineralogist in mineralogy in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel are outlined
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Control all activities related to an assigned project, including coordination of sample preparation and associated staff, QC/QA of samples prepared, data acquisition using available mineralogical equipment and QC/QA of the data, liaison with all other departments, divisions and subcontractors involved for XRD project with less than 30 samples.
• When required, assist with sample preparation during normal working hours
• Assist the Mineralogist and HOD with setting up instruments and carbon coating as required
• Data processing/control, reporting of testwork according to company guidelines with input from the mineralogist to the line manager and report writing.
• Creating the context for the work within which certain objectives need to be achieved implies the planning and structuring of task achievements over a period that ranges from 1 week to 1 month.
• Evaluation of results and interpretation.
• Meet company targets concerning turnover and quality for projects assigned.
• Responsible for the effective and appropriate use of equipment, facilities and good housekeeping.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by the direct line manager.
• Attend required Mineralogy technique training when arranged.
• B.Sc Hons. in Geology
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Very good analytical and report writing skills
• Good communication and people skills
• Project Management
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
• Production
• Quality management system
• Health and safety
• 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 a higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to a 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.
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