Senior Operator Laboratory (B3) (Plant)

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**Overview** This role is for a Senior Operator Laboratory (B3) (Plant) at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited. The mine is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore, situated in the Limpopo Province, approximately 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is described as a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. The successful applicant will report to the Laboratory Analyst or nominee. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Obtain, prepare and test all samples and assist in plant optimisation test work campaigns and equipment calibration and verification to ensure product quality standards to meet customer requirements. * Accurately collect samples at sample cutters, stockpiles, special sampling points and dispatch trucks, and transport them to the Laboratory. Collect samples from other outlets. * Prepare samples for analysis on analytical instruments within specified turnaround times. Assist analyst in sample preparation by weighing samples, fusing samplers, and leeching samples using analytical tools and techniques. Transfer samples into volumetric flasks. * Analyse samples on analytical equipment as per instruction/procedures. Report the results to the supervisor in the format specified for each kind of analysis to optimise plant control processes. * Verify moisture analyser using appropriate and prescribed procedures. Verify product sizes using sieve masters, record results, and make recommendations. Conduct mini-efficiencies using sieves to ensure quality and consistency. Verify oven functioning to ensure effectiveness of drying functions using equipment and procedures, record results, and make recommendations. * Take pH readings. Gradually add whitewash to make more. Continue readings and adding solution until solution is basis. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Educational Requirements:** * Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate with Mathematics & Physical Science. * Code 08 B Driver’s Licence. * Advantageous: National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry / BSc Chemistry. * Advantageous: Certificate: SANAS Laboratory Systems / ISO-IEC 17025 Training. * **Experience:** * 6 months - 1 year practical exposure relevant to Laboratory process equipment and mining environment. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate including Mathematics & Physical Science, and a Code 08 B Driver’s Licence. Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year of practical experience with laboratory process equipment within a mining environment. Ideal applicants will be capable of accurately collecting, preparing, and analysing various samples, adhering to specified procedures and turnaround times, and reporting results to supervisors. They should also be proficient in verifying equipment functionality, conducting quality checks, and assisting with plant optimisation efforts to ensure product quality standards. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-operator-laboratory-b3-plant-dwarsrivier-chrome-mine Source: myjobmag

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