Principal Operator [Internal Candidates Only]
Listing reference: minte_000309
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 18 February 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity of a Principal Operator within Process Design Group in the Biometallurgy Division. The incumbent will be responsible for handling and preparation of bulk materials, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of lab and pilot plant equipment in the Biometallurgy Discipline.
Job description
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
· Responsible for receipt, sorting, and labelling of samples or materials for preparation.
- Ensuring proper storage of samples before and after preparation to prevent contamination or degradation.
- Assembling and operation of various equipment involved in preparation of materials and leach plant according to specifications.
- Preparation of samples in accordance with standardized procedures or specific protocols for laboratory analysis (crushing, blending, splitting and screening)
- Weighing, recording of samples names and masses and ability to perform basic laboratory techniques.
- Practice good housekeeping and working procedures at all times.
- Ensure that equipment is used correctly and responsibly to avoid or minimize damage thereof.
- Be able to maintain plant equipment with minimum supervision.
- Conformance to all SHEQ standards and policies of the workplace.
- Training of WILS and junior staff
Minimum requirements
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Team player who is self-driven
- Ability to multi task and pay attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum: Grade 12
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bulk sample preparation (crushing, blending, splitting and screening)
· Understanding of leaching and setup of relevant equipment will be advantageous.
· Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.