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JOB TITLE:
Metals Group Senior Technical Officer
DATE
21/5/1997
SECTION or AREA
Minerals Metal Group
PAY RANGE
$30,000-$50,000
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 metal analysis skills to the SimuLab Minerals Metal Section.
The incumbent is responsible for the analysis of routine client samples according to the requirement of the
SimuLab quality system. Assist the Metals Group Section Leader for evaluation of customer quality control
results prior to reporting.
The incumbent is expected to assist in “basic” training of metal group personnel.
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 (*).
65%
Undertake routine metal analysis of customer samples in accordance with the requirements the of
the SimuLab quality system.*
15%
Preliminary evaluation of quality control data prior to passing results to the Metal Group Section
Leader for reporting.*
10%
Assist as required with basic training of metal group personnel.*
5%
Assist the Metal Group Section Leader order consumables to ensure that goods are received “just in
time”.
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.)
Assists with the supervision of part-time and casual metal group staff as requested by the Metal Group
Section Leader.
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 chemistry, e.g. Chemistry Certificate from TAFE.
Experience Requirements
1.
At least 5 years professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.
Basic Statistics.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (Work environment characteristics described including hazards that may be encountered while
performing the essential functions of the job.)
Exposure to RF power from inductively coupled plasma spectrometers. Exposure to acids including HF and
other corrosive substances.
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 lift sample digest racks and change gas cylinders for various
spectrometers. Trolleys are available to assist with cylinder handling.
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
Peter Paterson
EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE
Peter Patterson
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Date Commenced in Position
Date Job Description and Responsibility Statement
Review
21/ 1 /1996
5/ 4 / 2000
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