MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo perform the role of senior operator within the Minerals Processing division with an emphasis on comminution. The responsibilities and authorities of the senior operator in the Minerals Processing / Flotation division in relation to post requirements are outlined below.RESPONSIBILITIESPerform routine and non-routine tests following established procedures and or modify procedures to accomplish the assigned tasks.Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for operators to ensure that the overall service goals of the company are metResponsible for reporting any infringements or non–compliances by any other laboratory staff member with respect to allocated work, punctuality, or any other misdemeanor to the metallurgist.Must be able to interpret and calculate comminution data and associated specimens’ requirement.Must be able to set up and conduct comminution test-work independently.Must be able to carry out all associated sample preparation test-work and mineral processing test-work either upstream of the comminution test-work.Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.SPECIFIC AUTHORITIESCease 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 higher authority to take action.Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to 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.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.
