XRF / XRD Technicians (Mines) at Team Ace

Team Ace is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: XRF / XRD Technician (Mines)

Location: Lagos
Reporting to: the Mines Head
Business Unit: ANRML.

Job Description

For XRF/XRD:

• Handling P Analytical Axios Wd-Xrf Zatium, Xrd, Oxi fusion, handheld Xrf
• Sample Presentations for fused bead by Oxi fusion with Lithium Tetra borate, Sodium Tetra borate.
• Application setup standardisation, calibration, maintenance, integrate of XRF/XRD.
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot problems with XRF/XRD
• Interface and intensify correction, reference peak spectra, check angle, PHD
• Data acquisition and calculation, review, validation.
• Quality control activities basis of Routine/ Daily/ Monthly
• Scheduling all instruments for annual maintenance (AMC’s)
• Retesting, Replicating, Maintaining CRM’s and SRM’s preparing the SOP’s and standard for cost control, maintaining all documents works as per nabl/iso norms
• Conducting Rejection Analysis and taking corrective and preventive actions, maintaining manpower as per shift schedule, participate in safety meetings and awareness of all safety norms.
• Awareness of NABL (17025-2005) iso-qms (9k), EMS (14k), OHSAS (18k)

For WET Analysis:

• Ironore, manganese, ore, tin-tantalum, lead-zinc, all ferro alloys and pure metal (steel, nickel and aluminium) for steel making, dri, hbi, & Scrape
• Fluxes (Brunt Lime, Brunt Megnesite, fluorspar, limestone and dolomite, dephosphorizing agent.
• Proximate, Ultimate and Chemical analysis of carburizers (Coke, Coal, Carbon Wire)
• Calculate Gross Calorific Value, Swelling index, Cri/Csi, Ri/Rdi, tumbler index and shatter index.
• Refactories, slag the by product of steel making
• Iso/iec 17025:2005 (NABL) Technical Audit, iso 9001, ASME U U2 & N stamp audits.
• Monitor and review the results of the quality assurance/ control program, analyze laboratory data and recommend treatment modifications, present data analysis in tabular and graphical forms.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of laboratory procedures and results, ensure compliance with government regulations, prepare analytical worksheet and reports.
• Collect Samples and Report findings
• Oversee and Participate in the preparation of chemical reagents.
• Perform the most complex and difficult laboratory analysis, develop new methods and techniques of analysis.

Should Have vibrant knowledge of:

• Laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology and procedures
• Principles and practices of qualitative and quantitative chemistry
• Principles of Chemical and Physical analysis
• Mathematical calculation used in chemical analysis
• Proper Sample collection procedures and techniques
• Modern laboratory procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Principles and procedures for record keeping
• Advanced modern technology
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Education and Qualifiication

• Preferred Candidate should possess a Degree or Diploma in Instrumental and Control Engineering.

Technical Competencies
Should have used instruments like:

• P analytical axios, wd-xrf zatium, xrd
• Olympus M-Series handheld xrf
• Leco gas analyzer and carbon sulphur analyzer Icp-oes, aas, flame photo meter
• Core cutter machine, density meter, ph meter, pulveriser, hot plate, oven, muffle furnace.
• Spectro photo meter, bomb calorie meter.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Maturity and leadership skills are pre-requisite for the position
• Negotiations and Sourcing skills
• Analytical skills
• Managing skills
• Relationship Management
• Presentable and good communication skills
• Team Management.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2020.