Sample Preparation Technician (Sagamu) at Lafarge Cement

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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, and the plant to comply with the zero-water tolerance regime.
• To undertake simple routine maintenance for all equipment 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 Lab.
• 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.

Requirements
Education:

•  Senior School Certificate or its equivalent.

Experience:

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

Required Skills:

• Sample preparation and handling.
• Laboratory equipment operations like the XRF machine.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Data interpretation.