Specialist, Methods and Quality Assurance First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

Purpose

• To ensure that all the laboratory instruments are operational, calibrated and standardized,
• Responsible for ensuring that all the tests in the laboratory are performed as per stipulated methods and quality control measures. and results are accurately logged in the LIMS

Key Responsibilities

• Managing staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations. Screen and schedule workload, tasks and projects.
• Monitoring work, develop staff skills and evaluating performance.
• Identifying and resolving workflow and production issues.
• Ensuring establishment and revision of Laboratory polices and procedures. Maintain appropriate control and quality system.
• Preparing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures. Documenting quality assurance activities and creating audit reports.
• Ensure machines are serviced, calibrated, standardised and are in good working condition.
• Should have a deep understanding of oil analysis ASTM methods and tests such as Microscopic Analysis, Water in Oil tests, Elemental Analysis tests, ISO4406, DGA, Breakdown Voltage, FTIR, TBN/TAN, Ferrous Debris Analysis, Diesel in Oil Analysis and Quality tests for Greases
• Developing of Analytical Methods for the following technologies:

• 1)Spectrometry and Viscometry
• XRF
• KF Coulometric
• Monitoring the usage of consumables and carry out stock taking to avoid run outs.
• Train laboratory personnel to perform various tests.
• Ensure that laboratory control processes are adhered to.
• Ensure the laboratory is kept clean at all times.
• Maintaining good working relationships with external customers
• Enforce Safety regulations.
• Ensure adherence to all Environmental regulation in the storage and disposal of used oils, fuels and other laboratory chemicals.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of a Diploma in Laboratory Technology or related Fields.
• Diploma/ degree in Engineering or equivalent will be added advantage
• Possess strong interpersonal skills

Experience

• 4 Years work experience in oil laboratory set up.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Team worker
• Bold initiative
• Thinking Safety
• Upholding Quality
• Technical Skill
• Driving Skill

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work with minimum Supervision.

• Very good verbal communication skills.
• A high standard of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.