Senior Operator Flotation

To perform the role of senior operator within the Minerals Processing division with an emphasis on flotation. The responsibilities and authorities of the senior operator in the Minerals Processing / Flotation division in relation to post requirements are outlined below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform routine and nonroutine tests following established procedures and/or modify procedures to accomplish the assigned tasks.
2. Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for operators to ensure that the overall service goals of the company are met.
3. Responsible for reporting any infringements or noncompliances by any other laboratory staff member with respect to allocated work punctuality or any other misdemeanor to the metallurgist.
4. Must be able to interpret and calculate flotation data and associated reagents.
5. Must be able to set up and conduct flotation testwork independently.
6. Must be able to carry out locked-cycle flotation tests.
7. Must be able to calculate reagent dosages for flotation tests based on sample mass and volume.
8. Must be able to carry out all associated sample preparation testwork and mineral processing testwork either upstream or downstream of the flotation testwork.
9. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
10. Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

1. 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 higher authority to take action.
2. Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
3. Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.
4. 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. Senior certificate (Matric).

Experience

1. Minimum of 5 to 10 years experience in the field of minerals processing and flotation.
2. Able to follow written instructions to the finest detail.

Key Skills

Robotics, Cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management, ISO 9001, Math, WAN, Wastewater, Mechanical Knowledge, Geometry, Clamp Truck, DIACAP, Manufacturing