Supervisor, Preparation Minerals

The Supervisor, Preparation Minerals oversees Preparation operations at one of the SGS Branch locations and leads daily activities of the Preparation Technicians, responsible for proper preparation of mineral samples for analysis. Ensures compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies, internal standards and protocols. Performs Senior Preparation Technician level duties as needed. May oversee Field and/or Laboratory teams as business demands.

Job Functions

Supervises daily job performance of the group of Technicians and performs Senior Laboratory Technician duties.

Spends approximately 50% or less time performing supervisory work:

Has some supervisory responsibility (hiring: interviewing, selection; planning work, scheduling, performance evaluations, performance management).

Schedules Preparation personnel as needed to ensure that all samples are properly received, identified, prepared, and analyzed in a timely manner.

Trains all new Preparation Technicians and reinforces their training with copies of applicable ASTM, or other current standards being used to prepare samples.

Develops and maintain maintenance schedules for all Preparation equipment.

Develops an electronic and physical storage system where all Preparation worksheets, notebooks, tablets, and other paperwork or files can be stored to comply with company Records Retention schedule.

Responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations for designated locations as it applies to all employees, contractors and visitors.

Schedules and conducts monthly operations meetings to review and update procedures, to discuss existing or potential problems and their resolution, to reinforce safety rules, and clarify details of the work schedules.

Ensures that all calibrations, standardizations, and equipment maintenance are performed at the specified times, that they are in accordance with SGS procedures and specifications, and the results of these tests are recorded in logs as required.

Performs the same work as a Senior Laboratory Technician for approximately 50% of the time or more:

Prepares minerals samples in accordance with standards.

Handles all samples according to Preparation Protocol in a timely manner.

Completes and maintains all Preparation reports, logs and forms.

Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the equipment.

Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Makes day-to-day decisions within group

Has some employee responsibility; hiring: interviewing, selection; planning work, scheduling, performance evaluations, performance management.

Does not make salary determinations and can hire/fire only with approval of the Manager

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers Yes

Has hiring and terminating responsibilities No

Supervises others Yes

Number of employees directly reporting 0 - Supervisory; 4-10+ Non-Supervisory

Education and Experience

High School or equivalent (Required)

5+ years working in industrial and or Laboratory and or Field Operations setting with experience following strict safety standards (Required)

1+ years of supervisory experience (Required)

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Related field in combination with experience outlined above (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Valid and Current Driver’s license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle (Required)

May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)

May be required to obtain a 24-hour surface Miner MSHA certificate, training is available

Work Schedule

Shift Work - day (1st) and afternoon shift (2nd).

Rotating Shift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in common lab techniques such as dilutions, reagent preparation, data interpretation, and other related lab procedures (Required)

Language Skills: English – Advanced level of proficiency (Preferred)

Mathematical Skills: Basic level of skills (Required)

Advanced (Preferred)

Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level (Required)

Strong customer service orientation (Required)

Advanced level of verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills (Required)

Excellent organizational and time management skills (Required)

Awareness of financial indicators, basic understanding of PNL (Required)

Ability to set daily goals and track performance (Required)

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment (Required)

Ability to perform duties, following detailed instruction (sample testing) (Required)

Attention to details (Required)

Ability to motivate a team (Required)

Leadership abilities and basic management skills (Required)

Computer Skills

MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level user proficiency (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

Stand: Constantly

Move or traverse: Constantly

Sit: Occasionally

Use hands: Constantly

Reach with hands and arms: Frequently

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