Senior Chemist

Swakop Uranium - erongo region, namibia

3 months ago

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The position is responsible for coordinating laboratory processes in order to ensure the smooth, effective, efficient and reliable running of the laboratory.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Ensure that shift/daily production, performance, quality and cost targets are met according to the business objectives.
  • Coordinate shift handover properly between the oncoming shift and the current shift.
  • Coordinate all sample receiving activities on shift and ensure that the samples are completed and reported according to the set operating procedures and quality standards.
  • Review and validate laboratory results and ensure the quality standards are met prior to results reporting.
  • Confirm optimum utilization of laboratory IT hardware and software, equipment, instruments and people.
  • Identify production problem areas and initiate corrective, preventive measures and modifications.
  • Conduct daily and monthly inspections according to schedule.
  • Ensure instrument and equipment availability.
  • Develop new analytical techniques to optimize and improve existing methods.
  • Ensure that the Process Schedulers are logging active sampling points and transferring instrument data into LIMS.
  • Analyze LIMS shift data and issue reports on shift performance.
  • Ensure that dashboard statuses are updating as required and ensure results are being sent to external systems.
  • Manage all lockout activities on shift and ensure that equipment is locked out according to the Lockout and Isolation Procedure.
  • Develop laboratory inspection schedules for all sections under area of responsibility.
  • Monitor stock levels and ensure orders are placed with SCM.

Requirements and experience:

  • Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
  • B Tech in Analytical Chemistry or BSc Degree in Chemistry.
  • 5 years working experience in a mining/ chemical/ metallurgical/ laboratory environment of which 2 years should have been in a senior capacity.
  • Sound Knowledge of:
  • Laboratory Instrument Operations,
  • LIMS Operation.
  • Chemical Analysis Techniques.
  • Wet chemical and instrumental inorganic analysis.
  • Use of statistical certification and validation techniques.
  • Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.

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