Sample Preparation Technician at Lafarge Cement – Apply Now

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.