Sample Prep Team Leader at ALS

_{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.