Job Summary
Anglo American Platinum is hiring: Laboratory Technician x3 posts.
Closing Date: 16 April 2024
- Reference Id: REF57743J
- Experience / Work Type: Entry Level / Permanent Employee
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Careers at Anglo American
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Its portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
The company strives to be a great company where employees are happy, inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential.
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you will find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none.
Duties and Responsibilities
Compliance with SHE standards and operating procedures
- Report all incidents within shift
- Ensure that work area is tidy and safe to work in
- Attend and participate in green area meetings.
- Perform SLAM and ensure that Continuous Risk Assessment books are signed.
- Participate in inspections monthly together with the SHE representative
Comply to quality assurance procedures
- Maintain ISO Accreditation
- Ensure accuracy and precision at all times
- Perform tasks according to the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Conduct quality checks as required and address checks that fall out of specification by taking necessary action
- Respond to non-conformances
- Adhere to PTO schedule
Production
- Follow the daily schedule of work prepared by the shift supervisor
- Prepare a specified number of samples per shift by utilising all equipment to full capacity
- Ensure accurate data is generated, meeting all required QA/QC protocols.
- Meet the set daily target for the method
- Carry out other reasonable tasks as per the shift supervisor’s instructions
General
- Ensure that consumables are collected from the store timeously so that work is not halted
- Forklift Operation if required
People & Teams
- Follow Company Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
- Matric with Maths and Science
- National Diploma in Chemistry Advantageous
- Basic computer literacy
Knowledge and Skills
Role-specific knowledge:
Experience in an analytical laboratory that includes the activities listed below:
- LIMS operation
- Basic equipment verification and operation
- First level quality control
Technical Skills:
Ability to apply the following skills at a defined level of proficiency required for the role.
- Proven general laboratory experience.
- An understanding and competency of the main routine laboratory equipment namely, Drying Ovens, Jaw crushers. Boyd Crushers, 5L, 10 or 20L Rotary Splitters, Milling Machines and Micro splitters, Titrations, AAS, Pressure dissolutions and dilutions.
How to Apply
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this role, please complete the online application form.
You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process. Please use the link button below to kick-start your application for this great career opportunity.
Closing date: 16 April 2024
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