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The responsibilities and authorities of the senior operator in mineralogy in relation to post requirements are outlined.\nSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES\nAssist the mineralogists with the execution of testwork.\nResponsible for ensuring turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified regarding the mineralogy division\nRoutinely provide training to existing technicians/operators, new technicians/operators and temporary workers.\nAssist with troubleshooting\nMust be able to prepare samples for mineralogy testwork.Accurate recording and monitoring of sample flow and chain of custody.\nAccurate weighing and recording of sample/aliquot masses.\nWet and dry screening.\nFiltration: Vacuum and Pressure.\nCrushing, splitting and pulverisation.\nPreparation of blocks or thin sections.\nMust be able to perform heavy liquid separation tests.\nWork unsupervised preparing\n\nAssist the Sample Preparation supervisor, especially with overtime\nEnsure that all sample preparation is done correctly so as to 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