Sampling Plant Manager: DBT Richards Bay
Core
Manage sampling and sample preparation operations at a coal plant, ensuring adherence to ISO 17025 and OHSAS standards while maintaining staff competency and equipment integrity.
Role type
Sampling Plant Manager
Builds
Sampling and sample preparation services for clients
Domain
Mining (Coal) / Laboratory Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sampling and testing services)
Required skills
Sampling operations management, Sample preparation, ISO 17025 compliance, Safety and Health management, Staff training and development, Root cause analysis, Equipment maintenance, Budget management, Inventory control, Technical reporting
Preferred skills
Coal industry experience, Analytical Chemistry knowledge, Risk prioritization, Cross-functional influence
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Calibration tools, Safety monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Ensure sampling and sample preparation operations run efficiently and according to customer requirements, Train and develop staff to competency levels, Conduct root cause investigations for incidents and errors, Monitor staff performance and equipment usage, Manage budget and justify expenditures, Maintain accurate records and reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC