Chemist (Shift) – SWAKOP URANIUM

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To supervise, lead and motivate shift personnel (laboratory operators) with the overall aim to meet set objectives by providing continuous, accurate and precise chemical analysis data on time and in full (OTIF).

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure that the shift/daily production, performance, quality and cost targets are met according to the business objectives.
• Coordinate work activities, work flow and resource allocations for the Processing Laboratory to ensure results are reported OTIF.
• Coordinate shift handover properly between the oncoming shift and the current shift.
• Coordinate all sample receiving activities on shift and ensure that the samples are completed and reported according to the set operating procedures.
• Conduct daily and monthly inspections according to schedule and ensure that subordinates comply with the inspection schedules.
• Ensure that Laboratory Operators are well trained and are able to conduct the required assays within the TAT accurately and consistently.
• Develop new analytical techniques to optimize and improve existing methods.
• Manage all lockout activities on shift and ensure that equipment is locked out according to the Lockout and Isolation Procedure and ensure all energy sources are isolated before work can commence.
• Compile a comprehensive shift report which covers health safety environment and radiation matters, production, quality and downtime on IT hardware, software, instrument and equipment.

Requirements and experience:

• B Tech in Analytical Chemistry or BSc Degree in Chemistry.
• 3 years working experience in a mining/ chemical / metallurgical laboratory environment.
• Legal Appointee in terms of Regulation 28(5)(b) of the Mines, Works and Minerals Ordinance of 1968 (Ordinance 20 of 1968).
• Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.