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Senior Metallurgist : Minerals Processing

Senior Metallurgist : Minerals Processing

SgsSouth Africa
4 days ago
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Senior Metallurgist : Minerals Processing

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Job Description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Main Purpose of the Job

To perform the role of Senior Metallurgist within the Minerals Processing division, although duties may be required within other departments of the Metallurgy division. The responsibilities and authorities of the Senior Metallurgist in the Minerals Processing division, in relation to requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel, are outlined in this document.

Responsibilities

  • Take control over data processing, including reporting of the testwork according to company guidelines. Report writing must be at a high standard and care must be given to use correct and appropriate grammar.
  • Take responsibility for the monitoring of consumables and all expenses and coordinating this information with the divisional manager.
  • Evaluate and interpret results of conducted test-work and assist with troubleshooting.
  • Manage, train and direct subordinates in all matters related to quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
  • Assist with the processing of data on projects dedicated to him / her.
  • Liaise with Clients regularly and in a professional manner.
  • Design and cost metallurgical test-work programs to achieve Client objectives.
  • Participate in project decision making during the testwork program.
  • Coordinate the division's project execution effectively.
  • Assist the division with achieving project TAT.
  • Maintain client relationships.
  • Provide input in CAPEX requirements for the division.
  • Need to act on behalf of the division manager when required.
  • Assist with monthly invoicing for testwork completed.
  • Ensure that work is scheduled and carried out in a timely manner, and relevant quality benchmarks are maintained.
  • Meet company targets with respect to turnover and quality.
  • Take responsibility for the effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities, thereby always maintain good housekeeping.
  • Assist with the development, documentation and maintenance of methods and competence modules.
  • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
  • Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
  • Be fully able to conduct cyanidation and diagnostic testwork.

Specific Authorities

  • Manage production and operations safely.
  • Understand the requirements of the SGS Quality Management System.
  • Adhere to all Health and Safety regulations.
  • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or cease to enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection. Report such situations to higher authorities to act.
  • Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality or integrity of services and report the situation to a higher authority to act.
  • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
  • Remember that any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation to a higher authority.
  • Qualifications

    Education

  • B.Sc. / B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.
  • Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years in the relevant field.
  • Good mathematical skills. Be proficient in the use of Excel.
  • Good communication skills i.e., conducting and writing of e-mails, proposals and reports in a professional manner.
  • Drive projects to completion by working fast and accurate.
  • Have a sense of urgency i.e., to have good planning skills and to be pro-active.
  • Be willing to learn more and ask to assist when projects have been completed.
  • Be able to multi-task i.e., run severable projects in parallel.
  • To have an unwavering work ethic thereby building trust in a courteous manner.
  • Be available for extended shifts when required.
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