Sample Prep Lab Technician/Site Supervisor - RC Inspection
(2022-02 - 2026-05)
Sample Prep Lab Technician With 8+ Years Experience In The Mining Industry
Sampler/Inspector - Commodity Inspection Group
(2018-05 - 2021-11)
Sampler/Sample Prep Lab Technician
Sample Prep Lab Technician - Kelvic Vervoer - Brits Prep Lab
(2024-07 - 2026-05)
- Sample Receipt & Preparation Received, logged, and verified samples against chain-of-custody documentation. Prepared geological, metallurgical, and environmental samples through crushing, pulverizing, splitting, drying, and sieving to meet client and ISO 17025 standards.
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operated jaw crushers, disc pulverizers, ring mills, and rotary splitters safely and efficiently. Performed routine calibration and basic maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure consistent sample quality.
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Followed strict QA/QC protocols including blanks, duplicates, and standards to prevent contamination and ensure data integrity. Maintained a clean, safe workspace in line with OHS and company safety policies.
- Data Management & Reporting: Entered sample data into LIMS, maintained accurate records, and communicated prep status to analysts and supervisors to support on-time reporting.
- Throughput & Accuracy: Managed high sample volumes without compromising accuracy, consistently meeting turnaround targets in fast-paced lab environments.
Sampler - Tradekor Warehouse
(2018-05 - 2021-11)
- Field Sample Collection: Collected representative samples from drill core, trenches, stockpiles, conveyors, and production streams following QA/QC and client protocols to ensure sample integrity and minimal contamination.
- Sample Handling & Documentation: Labeled, bagged, sealed, and logged samples accurately. Maintained chain-of-custody records and entered data into LIMS/field sheets for traceability from site to lab.
- Equipment & Safety Compliance: Operated sampling tools, riffle splitters, and mechanical samplers safely. Conducted daily pre-start checks and adhered to PPE, OHS, and site safety procedures in dusty, noisy, and outdoor environments.
- Site Coordination: Liaised with geologists, drill crews, and lab staff to prioritize sampling schedules and address discrepancies. Ensured samples were delivered to the lab on time to meet turnaround targets.
- Quality Control: Monitored for contamination, sample loss, and mislabeling. Performed duplicate and blank sampling as required and reported deviations to supervisors.
