Quality Control Officer (Talc Mining & Processing Plant)
Sky Horizon
- Nangarhar
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform and interpret laboratory tests to determine asbestos content, purity, whiteness, particle size, moisture content, and other required parameters.
- Ensure all testing procedures comply with industry standards and customer requirements.B. Process Control- Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Recommend adjustments to processing parameters to maintain quality consistency.
- Work closely with production staff to resolve quality issues promptly.- Coordinate with other departments such as extraction, sortation, processing and other pertinent teams to tackle quality issues and enhance processes.C. Documentation & ReportingAccurately document inspection results, evaluate data, and produce reports on quality performance.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality control reports for management.
- Assist in the preparation of technical data sheets and quality certificates for customers.D. Compliance & Standards- Ensure compliance with ISO, ASTM, and other relevant quality standards if available.
- Support internal and external audits of quality control systems.
- Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality control activities.E. Training & Continuous Improvement- Train production staff on quality requirements and testing procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.
- Recommend new testing methods or equipment to improve accuracy and efficiency.3. Deliverables- Approved quality control plans and SOPs.
- Daily and monthly QC reports.
- Quality certificates for each production batch.
- Corrective action reports and improvement recommendations.Job Requirements:4. Required Qualifications & Experience1. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Mineralogy, Mineral Processing, Materials Science, Geology or a related field.
2. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality control, preferably in talc or industrial minerals.
3. Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment and quality management systems.5. Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in testing and reporting.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with production and management teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory data management software.