Get involved in a Pilot Project for the joint venture of British Lithium and Imerys.
As a Pilot Plant Technician for IBL (Imerys British Lithium) you will develop and improve novel process technologies for extracting, refining and purifying lithium from micaceous granites.
Your role: The Pilot Plant Technician will be responsible for the successful execution of scale-up / pilot trials, preparing operating data and contributing to the production of commissioning and operating plans for the British Lithium Project including;
- safe operation of fixed plant and mobile plant,
- logging and recording trial and analytical data, and reporting of the outcomes of operations,
- maintenance of fixed plant equipment,
- basic maintenance and calibrations of instrumentation,
- basic modifications to fixed plant and to the process flow,
- coordinating samples for analytical assays, including collecting, labelling, and shipping,
- chemical hazard mitigation in the Pilot Plant area, including updating COSHH records for plant chemicals.
- sample collection, sample preparation, drying, filtration, splitting, crushing, pulverising, pelletising, pXRF testing as required,
- creating and collecting process data to develop robust understandings of mineral and chemical processes.
What’s in for you?
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Company Sick Pay
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Health and Wellbeing Programme
- Flu and eye care vouchers
- Discounts on external retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- An opportunity to work in a role where each day is different and varied.
You will: Be part of a small agile team with a start-up mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment and be motivated to undertake a wide range of types of work, you would ideally be able to integrate and work within a team, have attention to detail and a willingness to learn and have some of the following skills;
- the scale-up of mineral and chemical process technologies
- process plant operations and process engineering,
- open to engaging with lean methodologies,
- be able to identify and navigate complexity, overcome hurdles, including engaging constructively with peers, team members, and line management,
- strong health and safety background.
- relevant vocational qualification in fixed plant operations, or equivalent industry experience.
Our people are important to us, our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and whilst maintaining the health, safety and environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you, we’re an organisation with a wealth of career and development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential.
We would like our application process to be accessible to all – if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.