Sample Preparation Technician at Lafarge Cement

JOB SUMMARY

To guarantee the prompt collection of representative samples and timely preparation according to the quality control plan and standard operating procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To abide by the 8 Mandatory Holcim Health, Safety and Environmental Rules to guarantee environmental safety and safety at the workplace as a condition of employment 
• To be totally compliant with all safety rules, procedures & policies and work safely at all times by using all relevant PPEs for each job.
• To undertake the sampling/preparation of all raw materials (quarried and received) in strict accordance to the Quality Control Plan
• To undertake the sampling of all delivered fuels to the quarry, plant & the Calabar Grinding Station to comply with the zero-water tolerance regime
• To make routine sampling and preparation of the following samples during the shift according to the quality control plan and as directed by the shift chemist:
  • Raw Mill
  • Kiln feed
  • Hot meal
  • Clinker (Open yard and imported clinker)
  • Cement (Dispatch, Contemporary, Bulk trucks, Jumbo bags, Auto Control etc.)
  • Feeder samples (Cement Mills and Raw Mill)
• To carryout moisture content analysis for all feeder samples
• To carryout residue on sieves and moisture content of the above samples and on time
• To make non routine sampling (representatively) of quarry materials, raw mix, received materials e.g. iron ore, and fuel, imported gypsum and prepare homogenously for analyses whenever the need arises 
• To undertake simple routine maintenance for all equipments in the Sample Preparation Lab and to maintain such maintenance records
• To update & preserve all test records in hard copy and in electronic forms
• To call for and support maintenance teams during corrective/preventive maintenance of Sample Preparation Laboratory equipment
• To maintain and update inventories for relevant spares, material and instruments in the Sample Prep Laboratory
• To report stock levels regularly to the Quality Coordinator to ensure prompt material request and deliveries
• To undertake all other sampling/preparation activities (special or non-routine samples) as may be demanded from time-to –time by the Chemists, Quality Coordinator and or the Quality Manager
• To carry out any other duty/assignment or work in any function as may be required due to job demands and or emerging circumstances by the Quality Coordinator or the Quality Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• To be conversant with laboratory procedures and proficient in sampling and sample preparation.

PROFILE REQUIRED 

Level of Education/qualifications normally required:

• Senior School Certificate or its equivalent

Specific Work experience:

• Requires Physical Strength and Fitness

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Ability to read and write

Behavioral competence:

• Sincerity and high integrity as it concerns sampling for quality control.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a team with excellent followership.
• Good oral & written communication skills.

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Ability to quickly accept responsibility in a new and challenging situation and to work with minimal supervision.