Swakop Uranium is recruiting a Senior Chemist, to be based in Swakopmund, Namibia.
Duties
- 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 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 that quality standards are met prior to results reporting
- Confirm optimum utilization and availability of laboratory IT hardware and software, equipment, instruments and human resources
- Identify production problem areas and initiate corrective, preventive measures and modifications
- Conduct periodic inspections according to schedule
- Develop new analytical techniques to optimize and improve existing methods
- Analyze LIMS shift data and report on shift performance
- Ensure that equipment is locked out according to the Lockout and Isolation Procedure
Requisites
- 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
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted