LABORATORY ANALYST | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KANSANSHI, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Janet

Requisition Number: JR765 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Process

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Overall Job Purpose

To perform different types of analysis on all Plant control, Environmental, Metallurgical, Oil samples, InterLab and Daily metal sale samples as per laid down procedures so as to provide quality control operations and provide a satisfactory service to the user department.

Specific Job Responsibility

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
Be able to understand a written standard operating procedure (SOP) and effect it.
Carry out elemental and chemical analysis, viscosity measurement and particle size analysis in all oil samples.
Carry out carbon and sulphur analysis using both the Leco and Eltra Machines
Carry out Copper, iron, nickel cobalt, manganese, aluminium analyses by AAS and XRF machines
Carry out insols by gravimetric and XRF methods
Carry out copper analyses by both auto and manual titration method.
Be able to analyse physical parameters in the of water samples.
Carry out dust and bacteriological tests in water samples.
Have skills in instrument trouble shooting.
Standardize and calibrate the all analytical equipment.
Daily progress report of samples tested.
Clean and maintain the instruments on a daily basis before and after use.
Maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers
Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Manage and maintain good housekeeping of the laboratory working bench surfaces and rooms.
Prioritize workloads and ensure that turnaround time obligations on analysis are met.
Ensure good communication with co-workers and superiors during shift.
Uphold discipline in the section.
Ensuring that duties are performed according to accepted standards and regulations.
Providing timely and accurate support.
To perform any reasonable task as instructed by Shift Chemist/Chief Chemist