Junior Mineralogist

Location: Sandton, GP, za Department: Laboratory & Testing Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

Job Description

To perform routine mineralogical analyses and laboratory activities under supervision while developing technical competence in mineral identification, analytical techniques, data interpretation, and reporting with in SGS.

1.Technical

Provide sample instructions and verify samples for mineralogical analysis to the sample preparation team with guidance from an assigned mentor, who may be the Mineralogy HOD, /Senior Mineralogist or Mineralogist, as assigned by the Mineralogy Manager for the project.

Perform routine XRD, SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, and automated mineralogy analyses as per the client requirement initialy under supoervision by the asigned mentor.

Conduct basic performance checks on instruments as required by the analyses, with basic troubleshooting, and when in need of assistance, ask for guidance from their assigned mentor on the project

Process analytical data and ensure data integrity under the supervision of the assigned mentor.

Assist in mineralogical interpretation and report writing initially with guidance from a mentor before submitting for final quality check to the Mineralogy HOD or Mineralogy Manager.

Assist the Mineralogy HOD, Senior Mineralogist and Mineralogist with setting up instruments and carbon coating as required

Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by the direct line manager

2. Quality & Safety

Follow laboratory work instructions and quality requirements.

Participate in quality control and proficiency testing programs when needed.

Maintain a safe working environment and comply with safety procedures.

Report hazards and equipment issues to the Mineralogy Health and Safety co-ordinator

Final QC of the project report to be done by either the Mineralogy HOD or Mineralogy Manager.

3. Reporting

Prepare preliminary reports and data summaries.

Maintain accurate laboratory records and traceability by uploading files to the designated folder on the Mineralogy SharePoint Server.

4.Continuous Development

Complete competency development plans.

Participate in technical training programs.

Gain competency in laboratory techniques and software.

Qualifications

B.Sc Hons. in Geology

Required Skills

Minimum 2 years' experience in the relevant field

Basic mineral identification.

XRD and SEM fundamentals.

Data analysis and reporting.

Time management.

Attention to detail.

Good communication and people skills

Additional Information

Production

Quality management system

Health and safety

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 a higher authority to take action.

Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to a higher authority to take action.

Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.