To report on, inspections on Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from Site Supervisor.
- Train staff on site with regards to sampling and inspection
- Administer risk assessments, permits to work, PPE hazard assessments, mini-risk assessments and check-statuses before inspections are done
- Monitor field staff in terms of the efficiency of activities carried out.
- Check timesheets for Blu staff based on supervision of staff
- Compile field reports, photographs and detailed summaries for all inspections and upload to SharePoint.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service
- Liaise with site supervisor and arrange efficient allocation of staff that limits overtime and promotes safety
- Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
- Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing
- Communicate with sample prep and other branches/divisions and laboratory to achieve the required turnaround time for all submitted samples
- Assign duties [and assist when necessary] in the coordination of shipments and other fieldwork.
- Provide daily updates to commodity coordinator.
- Assist in the efficient administrative running of the office as instructed by site supervisor
- Implementation of cost control measures mainly with respect to proper allocation of staff and PPE usage on the field.
- Liaise with warehouse and port personnel and arrange inspections
- To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order (mission order and risk assessment)
- Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance. Implement needed corrective action.
- Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of the "Customer Services" policy and minimize client complaints and claims
- General office duties.
- Proper implementation of SIR promptly and other SGS platforms needed for inspections
- Attend to inspection operation of Mineral cargoes following International Standards and Company Q.A policies and mandate given by the principal
- To carry out and/or supervise all weighing operations if required by the mandate
- To carry out and/or supervise all sampling and sample preparation operations if required by the mandate including submittal of sample with sample submission form.
- To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order.
- Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager/site supervisor.
- To ensure the planning of tests, sampling and evaluation of results.
- To assign [and assist] and/or supervise the performance of tests and sampling.
- Train staff on site to achieve quality in sampling activities
Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
- Comply with all SGS Quality and safety management system and PPE requirements.
- Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.
- Handle commodities and equipment safely according to MSDS and SOPs/Work Instructions/Mission order/ISO Standards etc.
- Participate in safety training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives.
- Conduct safety training and toolbox talks with field operators.
- Ensure proper waste disposal according to environmental regulations
- Stop work if unsafe conditions are identified.
- Always maintain a 5-S-compliant level of housekeeping at your workstation.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections before use.
- Adhere to road safety regulations and SGS Transportation procedures.
- Report accidents, near misses, and vehicle defects immediately
- Ensure safe loading and securing of samples.
- Follow company Travel management and transportation procedures.
- Participate in emergency drills.
- Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
Specific Authorities
- Coordinate and report on inspections timely
- Communicate with the client with accurate & honest findings from inspection
- Guide and assist junior staff and samplers on site
- Only authorized staff have the authority to express opinions and interpretations related to results.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- 100% usage of SIR
- Timely reporting of inspections
- Little to no customer complaints
- Execution of inspections in line with MO & RAM
- Monitoring of staff time on site
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
- Compliant with all SGS HSEQ and HR policies and procedures
- Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant SGS Authority policies
- Responsible for the daily safety and health of employees on behalf of SGS upper management and for raising issues with SGS upper management where required
- Keep up to date on SGS inspection policies and procedures. Apply the necessary policy to all inspections to avoid misunderstandings during inspections
- Adhere to all QHSE requirements of the SGS management systems.