Job vacancy Sample Preparation Leader


Announced
23 April, 2024
Job Type
Temporary / Contract
Job Status
Full Time
Job Title

Sample Preparation Leader

Job Location
Bolgatanga
Job Presentation
Company Profile

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML) is a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., which is duly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). CNML is developing its’ primary asset located in the Upper East Region of Ghana with a strategic vision to build a world-leading, highly valuable and responsible world-class gold mining enterprise.


  • Location: Bolgatanga Mine Site
  • Section/ Unit: Sample Preparation
  • Department: Assay Laboratory
  • Job reports to:  Assay Laboratory Group Leader or Superintendent
  • Direct Reports: Sample Operator
    • Job PurposeThe Sample Preparation Leader of Laboratory will coordinate and control the daily operations at the Sample Preparation Area and will ensure all activities at the area are performed in an efficient and effective manner to achieve daily safe production targets in compliance with Company’s requirements, best practices and statutory obligations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Ensures all employees in the team understand and comply with all health, safety, environmental, and human resource policies and adhere to relevant regulations applicable to all sections of the Assay Laboratory.
  • Conduct regular inspections at the Sample Preparation Area to identify hazards and ensure these hazards are mitigated immediately.
  • Collaborates with other group leaders and ensure effective compliance with energy sources de-energization procedures prior to maintenance work being performed on any sample equipment.
  • Coordinates sample reception, identification, preparation, circulation, storage, protection, retention, and cleaning, to ensure the integrity, representativeness, and validity of samples, and to ensure the scientific and fair test results.
  • Control and effectively manage equipment to ensure that it is in standard and reliable condition.
  • Ensures the standardization of sample reception, preparation, initial inspection distribution, identification, entry and other work, as well as the internal sample acceptance, circulation, storage, protection and processing management process.
  • Ensures the correct use and maintenance of all kinds of equipment in the sample preparation and ensure equipment are working in accordance with safety and technical operating procedures.
  • Ensures the confidentiality of assay report-related results, information, and other contents. Ensuring confidentiality of technical information and trade secrets is essential.
  • Performs any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the Supervisor.


    • Education Required: HND

    Requirements
    • Minimum qualification (s)
    • Higher national diploma in Laboratory Technology or in relevant discipline.
    • Minerals Commission Processing Technician Certificate of Competency.
    • Valid Ghanaian Driver’s (minimum license B).
    • Experience
    • 4 years of progressive working experience in a similar/Sample Preparation role including at least 2 years in performing sample preparation duties in the Assay Laboratory of a gold mine.
    • Experience in cataloging samples and use of Industrial Drying Ovens, Furnaces, Laboratory Crushers and Pulverizes.
    • Knowledge
    • Good understanding of hazards and risks associated with Assay Laboratory operations.
    • Understanding of chemical handling, storage, usage, and disposal.
    • Good understanding of sampling principles, sample handling and storage.
    • Sample preparation workflow and related quality control requirements.
    • In-depth understanding of sample preparation and operation procedures.
    • Conversant with the use, maintenance, repair, and management of samplemaking equipment; technical data management and archiving.
    • Familiar with sample preparation workflow and related quality control requirements.
    • Skills
    • Ability to evaluate the integrity, representativeness, and validity of samples to ensure the scientific and fair preparation of samples.
    • Critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
    • Good Metallurgical report writing skills.
    • Organizational and interpersonal skills
    • Dynamic knowledge and understanding of process plant operating and metallurgical practices.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with commitment to timelines, accuracy and professionalism.
    • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suit
    •  
    • Leadership and behavioural attributes
    • Able to lead a team to deliver on set targets.
    • Results and action-oriented person.
    • Internal focus of control (self-starter).
    • High Integrity, reliable and positive attitude.
    • Competent Leadership and Conflict Management.
    • Competent interpersonal relations.
    • Special conditions or requirements of the Job 
    • Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required.
    • Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.
    • Extended working hours involved.
    • Medically fit for the position and environment
    • Sense of Responsibility and Commitment
    • Pro-activity and Dynamism
    • Persistence and Flexibility
    • Other work assigned by the leader
    Valid Till
    12 May, 2024 (8 days left)

    JOB BY
    Jobsinghana
    59 Okodan St, Blue Gate district, Osu, Accra near Papaye, Accra
      +233 0302 760143, +233 24 3925110

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