Quality Control Analyst

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Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

About the Job 

The Quality Control Analyst works with other members of the quality/plant team to maximize operational efficiency in an environment of continuous improvement; to provide timely and accurate process control information, to ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, and to certify that the completed product meets intended specifications

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that the work area in the Laboratory is safe, by identifying, reporting and rectifying all safety deviations through use of near miss reporting, Audits and Planned Tasks Observations methods.
• Ensure that end products comply with the plant specifications and statutory requirements during in process and before being dispatched.
• Conducts Blaine, sulphates (SO3), and residues in cement.
• Ensures that fuse beads and pellets for end product are properly prepared and used in XRF analyses
• Conducts chemical analyses of received gypsum, coal, red alluvium and end product using XRF.
• Conducts physical analyses of end product using EN 196 Methods
• Conducts coal ash and calorific value analyses of received coal using Bomb Calorimeter/ furnace
• Interprets all the test results produced and take corrective action for deviations in conjunction through usage of Statistical Process Control Incident plotting and reporting.
• Makes sure that the standards for the standardization are available.
• Adheres to, sample preparation, analysis/testing, sample retention work instructions, at all times.
• Informs/consults his superior of any technical difficulties and faults beyond scope immediately.
• Ensure that the laboratory records are kept up-to-date and allow product tractability.
• Ensure that the laboratory and other measuring equipment is maintained, serviced, calibrated and in good working condition.
• Manage the Chemical Lab reagents, glassware, equipment/accessories and other equipment spares stocks.
• Manage testing programmes daily

Who you'll work with 

• CCRO
• Mining Engineer
• Geologists 

What we are looking for

Qualification, Education and Skills 

• BSc/HND in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Physics, Chemical engineering or a subject related to mining.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a process industry or quarry operation. 
• Good team player and self motivated.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits 
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness, must be hands-on.
• Very good written and verbal communication 

Technical Competencies:

• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes: raw meal preparation, burning, air flow, combustion and grinding.
• Good knowledge of physico-chemical characteristics of products, of parameters and standards applied to cement manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of the major clients’ uses of the products and of the controlling parameters
• In-depth knowledge of quality control methods and instruments
• Good knowledge of process control statistical methods and of experimental design
• Good knowledge of control tools and instruments (operation logics, regulation methods and systems)
• Good knowledge of current regulations and of specific environmental constraints
• Good knowledge of project management methods
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Computer literate (Word, excel, MS project, lotus note)
• Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9002)
• Good planning skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good interpersonal relationship
• Result oriented
• Attention to accuracy / Precision
• Curiosity / Seeking information
• Decision-making capacity / Self-confidence

Managerial Competencies

• Team leadership skill
• Good aptitude for organization and communication
• Result oriented with high decision making capacity/ self confidence
• High level of initiative
• Anticipative

Your LafargeHolcim Experience:

LafargeHolcim offers endless opportunities for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With LafargeHolcim you have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.