Laboratory Technician - Johannesburg, South Africa - De Beers Group of Companies

De Beers Group of Companies

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Company Description

We're reimagining mining to improve people's lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive 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. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we're putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

**Job Description

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 nonconformances
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

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:

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.

**Additional Information

Who we are**We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.

Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

Advert Closing Date:16 April 2024