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Sample Prep Team Leader
2025-06-17T11:54:35+00:00
ALS Zambia
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FULL_TIME
 
Kansanshi
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Management
ZMW
 
MONTH
2025-06-20T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

10th June, 2025

About the Position
The Sample Prep Team Leader will work at the ALS Zambia – Kansanshi mine site.

The position will be responsible for:

Compliance:

  • Practice and drive the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards.
  • Practice the ALS company core values.
  • Abide by the ALS company policies and procedures.
  • Always abide by local legislative requirements.

Efficient and Effective Operations:

  • Will be required to perform managerial duties in the absence of the Sample Preparation Manager
  • Oversee the sample prep shifts and ensuring staff adhere to sample prep SOPs.
  • Provide effective supervision of a shift operation to ensure daily operation targets (TAT) are achieved.
  • Monitor and review Sample Prep QC results daily on GEMS and efficiently interact with affiliate labs to assist with work order entry and sample logistics through GEMS
  • Should be able to communicate effectively to Sample Preparation Manager on issues relating to QC, HSE, HR, Production and Technical matters relating to Sample Preparation at:
  • Attend Weekly Production Meetings
  • Effectively communicate and assist with urgent or adhoc issues relating to QC, HSE, HR, Production and Technical matters to Sample Preparation Manager
  • Liaise and plan effectively with all laboratory departments the workflow of sample volumes to the respective lab sections
  • Assist branch laboratories in region with sample preparation related queries timeously
  • Make necessary adjustments to sample preparation equipment (Jaw Crushers, boyd crusher and LM2 Pulverisers) settings and/or institute appropriate corrective and preventative measures
  • Assist with Sample Preparation supplies and liaise with Sample Preparation Manager on ordering frequencies to ensure sufficient stock levels for operational continuity
  • Ensure operational logs and records are maintained and updated
  • Overall responsible for QC and HSE incident investigations that occurred during shifts
  • Responsible for HR related matters including shift attendance, pre and post shift checks to ensure proper shift hand overs and raise concerns
  • Manage NSS (non-sufficient samples) tasks in conjunction with the laboratory sections
  • Train new staff on sample preparation tasks
  • Fully understand and able to perform sample preparation duties within the department.
  • Ensure business is conducted in accordance with Core Values:
  • SAFE
  • RESILIENT
  • CURIOUS
  • COMMITTED
  • CARING
  • HONEST
  • ONE ALS

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Chemistry/Science/Geology/Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized University or Institution and or in-depth understanding and knowledge of Chemistry.
  • 3 years Laboratory experience.
  • Hands-on knowledge of operating Jaw crushers and LM2 Pulverisers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement.
  • Good interpersonal skills and effective in working in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Sound technical knowledge of Geochemical analytical techniques.
 
Chemistry/Science/Geology/Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized University or Institution and or in-depth understanding and knowledge of Chemistry. 3 years Laboratory experience. Hands-on knowledge of operating Jaw crushers and LM2 Pulverisers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement. Good interpersonal skills and effective in working in a multi-cultural environment. Sound technical knowledge of Geochemical analytical techniques.
Chemistry/Science/Geology/Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized University or Institution and or in-depth understanding and knowledge of Chemistry. 3 years Laboratory experience. Hands-on knowledge of operating Jaw crushers and LM2 Pulverisers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement. Good interpersonal skills and effective in working in a multi-cultural environment. Sound technical knowledge of Geochemical analytical techniques.
bachelor degree
36
JOB-6851577b2d546

Vacancy title:
Sample Prep Team Leader

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
ALS Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 20 2025

Duty Station:
Kansanshi | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

10th June, 2025

About the Position
The Sample Prep Team Leader will work at the ALS Zambia – Kansanshi mine site.

The position will be responsible for:

Compliance:

  • Practice and drive the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards.
  • Practice the ALS company core values.
  • Abide by the ALS company policies and procedures.
  • Always abide by local legislative requirements.

Efficient and Effective Operations:

  • Will be required to perform managerial duties in the absence of the Sample Preparation Manager
  • Oversee the sample prep shifts and ensuring staff adhere to sample prep SOPs.
  • Provide effective supervision of a shift operation to ensure daily operation targets (TAT) are achieved.
  • Monitor and review Sample Prep QC results daily on GEMS and efficiently interact with affiliate labs to assist with work order entry and sample logistics through GEMS
  • Should be able to communicate effectively to Sample Preparation Manager on issues relating to QC, HSE, HR, Production and Technical matters relating to Sample Preparation at:
  • Attend Weekly Production Meetings
  • Effectively communicate and assist with urgent or adhoc issues relating to QC, HSE, HR, Production and Technical matters to Sample Preparation Manager
  • Liaise and plan effectively with all laboratory departments the workflow of sample volumes to the respective lab sections
  • Assist branch laboratories in region with sample preparation related queries timeously
  • Make necessary adjustments to sample preparation equipment (Jaw Crushers, boyd crusher and LM2 Pulverisers) settings and/or institute appropriate corrective and preventative measures
  • Assist with Sample Preparation supplies and liaise with Sample Preparation Manager on ordering frequencies to ensure sufficient stock levels for operational continuity
  • Ensure operational logs and records are maintained and updated
  • Overall responsible for QC and HSE incident investigations that occurred during shifts
  • Responsible for HR related matters including shift attendance, pre and post shift checks to ensure proper shift hand overs and raise concerns
  • Manage NSS (non-sufficient samples) tasks in conjunction with the laboratory sections
  • Train new staff on sample preparation tasks
  • Fully understand and able to perform sample preparation duties within the department.
  • Ensure business is conducted in accordance with Core Values:
  • SAFE
  • RESILIENT
  • CURIOUS
  • COMMITTED
  • CARING
  • HONEST
  • ONE ALS

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Chemistry/Science/Geology/Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized University or Institution and or in-depth understanding and knowledge of Chemistry.
  • 3 years Laboratory experience.
  • Hands-on knowledge of operating Jaw crushers and LM2 Pulverisers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement.
  • Good interpersonal skills and effective in working in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Sound technical knowledge of Geochemical analytical techniques.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, June 20 2025
Duty Station: Kansanshi | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 17-06-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-06-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-06-2066
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