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JOB TITLE:
Fire Assay Foreman
DATE
17/10/1999
SECTION or AREA
Fire Assay
PAY RANGE
$45,000-$60,000
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY: (Describe the general nature and the level of work performed by this position.)
The basic function of this position is to provide professional supervision to the SimuLab fire assay section.
The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of all personnel within the section and ensuring that the
quality policy and objectives of SimuLab are met within the section. Although the incumbent is expected to
have a “hands on” role within the area of responsibility there is the expectation that training of subordinates is
also a key function.
The incumbent is expected to achieve NATA signatory status for the area of expertise, and will therefore
review the quality of analytical results reported to clients.
DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:
DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB AS
ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY AS POSSIBLE. Indicate the approximate percentage of time devoted to each major task or group
of related tasks. Identify essential functions of the job with an asterisk (*).
25%
Undertake fire assay analysis of customer samples. Bench work may be directed towards the
method development role required to analyse complex samples or “new” customer samples where
a high level of expertise is required. “New” customer samples may require a component of R&D
and this R&D component would require formal documentation.*
25%
Subordinate training in fire assay and quality control techniques as detailed in the SimuLab quality
system.*
25%
Evaluation of quality control data prior to reporting customer results.*
10%
Ordering of fire assay section consumables to ensure that goods are received “just in time”.
5%
Assist management in evaluation of contract proposals.*
5%
Professional development.
5%
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: (Indicate extent to which work is assigned, reviewed and approved by others. Detail reporting
relationships.)
All work is directly supervised by the SimuLab Mineral Laboratory Supervisor.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED: (List the number and titles of personnel directly supervised. Specify the kind and extent of
supervision exercised by indicating one or more of the following: (a) assigns duties; (b) directs work in process; (c) review completed
work; and (e) approve work.)
Has functional supervision of all staff with in the Fire Assay Section, this includes full and part-time
employees as well as casual and contract personnel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Educational Requirements (Include certificates, licences and/or registrations required.)
1.
Formal qualification in fire assay techniques, e.g., Kalgoorlie School of Mines.
Experience Requirements
1.
At least 10 years professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.
2.
Current drivers license.
Current forklift license desirable.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (Work environment characteristics described including hazards that may be encountered while
performing the essential functions of the job.)
Exposure to high temperatures with the use of fusion and cupellation furnaces. Exposure to lead within the
work environment, lead levels will be monitored for all personnel at risk.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Physical demands detailed here are representative of those that must be met for an employee to
successfully perform essential functions.)
Employees within this area are expected to pour high temperature fusions (five [5] at a time), although
equipment used in the process is “state–of-the-art” the job function requires a good degree of dexterity and
strength.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT, DOCUMENTS THE GENERAL NATURE AND
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB TITLE. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A
COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED OF INCUMBENTS. IT
IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR MODIFY THE RIGHT OF ANY SUPERVISOR TO ASSIGN, DIRECT AND MONITOR
THE WORK OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SUPERVISION.
EMPLOYEE’S NAME
Gary Greatex
EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE
Gary Greatex
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Date Commenced in Position
4/9/1984 (Completed after form incorporated in
SimuLab quality system)
Date Job Description and Responsibility Statement
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