Senior Metallurgist - Gauteng - SGS

Description

**Company Overview**

SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide.

Job Description

**Main Responsibilities**

• The metallurgist will lead and control all activities within the Mineral Processing division, liaising with relevant departments as necessary.
• Data processing and reporting will be conducted in accordance with company guidelines, with minimal input from the line manager.
• The incumbent will create the context for work, planning and structuring task achievements over a period of one week to three months.
• Consumable levels within the Mineral Processing division will be monitored, in conjunction with the divisional manager.
• Evaluation of results and interpretation thereof will be carried out.
• The position will often take on a coaching role, explaining how work should be performed.
• Subordinates will be managed, trained and directed in quality, test work methodology, safety and time management.
• Meetings with clients and colleagues will be held to discuss project progress and timelines.
• Weekend test work and monitoring of tests over weekends and public holidays may be required.
• Planning, set-up, commissioning and operation of flotation test work and lock cycle tests, Jameson tests will be assisted with.
• Formatting, editing and setting up of forms required to record laboratory test work results and associated data will be carried out.
• The effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities, with good housekeeping, is essential.
• All quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system must be adhered to.
• Additional tasks may be assigned by the direct line manager.

**Specific Authorities**

• Production
• Quality management system
• Health and safety
• Safety hazards or hazardous environments must be reported to a higher authority.
• Work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services must be reported to a higher authority.
• Formal improvement requests may be initiated when deviations occur, possible improvements are identified or nonconformity is identified.
• A person has the right to refuse work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way, and report such a situation.

**Qualifications**

Education

• National Diploma or BSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in the relevant field.

Competencies

• Good people and communication skills are essential.
• The ability to drive projects to completion within specified timelines is critical.
• Fast and accurate work is achieved through good time management skills.
• Work must be neat and organized, with equipment, files and paperwork kept in order.
• An unwavering work ethic builds trust in a courteous manner.
• Holding 'hands-on' accountability for any projects assigned is crucial.