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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.
Why work for Imerys/ IBL?
At Imerys/IBL every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.
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
- Discounts on external retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP
- Flu and Eye care vouchers
- Enhanced – family friendly policies
- Menopause Support
What we ask in return? You will be interested in joining a small agile team with a start-up mindset, motivated to undertake a wide range of types of work 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.
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.
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 (phone number removed).
