Senior Metallurgist: Gold and Biometallurgy

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To perform the role of senior metallurgist within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the senior metallurgist in the Gold and Biometallurgy division in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel are outlined.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff and liaise with all relevant Departments.
2. Data processing / control, reporting of testwork according to company guidelines with minimal input from the line manager. This includes writing up reports, be it progressive or final.
3. Creating the context for the work within which certain objectives need to be achieved. This implies planning and structuring of task achievements over a period that ranges from 1 week to 3 months.
4. Responsible for monitoring of consumable levels within the Gold and Biometallurgy division and expenses in conjunction with the divisional manager.
5. Evaluation of results and interpretation thereof.
6. The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed.
7. Management, training and direction of subordinates in quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
8. Meet company targets with respect to turnover and quality.
9. Oversee weekend test-work and monitoring of the tests over weekends and public holidays, if required.
10. Assist with the planning, set–up, commissioning and operation of all gold and Biometallurgical testwork.
11. Formatting, editing and setting up of forms required to record laboratory test work results and associated data.
12. Responsible for the effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities with good housekeeping.
13. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
14. Perform any other reasonable task(s) as assigned by the direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

1. Production
2. Quality management system
3. Health and safety
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
7. 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.

Qualifications

Education

1. B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy.

Experience

1. Minimum of 10 years in the relevant field.

Competencies

1. Good people and communication skills. Must not be afraid to communicate relevant details and specifics with key stakeholders, be it internal or external Clients, colleagues, seniors or subordinates alike.
2. Reputation to drive projects to completion within specified timelines i.e. at all times displaying a sense of urgency to meet or exceed the Client’s requirements.
3. Ability to work fast and accurate by implementing good time management skills.
4. Work neat and organized by keeping all equipment, files and associated paperwork in its place.
5. To have an unwavering work ethic thereby building trust in a courteous manner.
6. Must be “hands-on” and take accountability when conducting any projects ascribed to him/her.