Field Inspector – Mineral Commodities & Training Lead Job Saldanha South Africa,Quality Assurance

Location: Saldanha

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around theworld.

Job Description

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
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…