Key Deliverables/Job Specifics:
* Install and maintain electrical, electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and data installations, systems, equipment, and components.
* Fault finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical and mechanical installation systems, equipment, and components.
* To manufacture pellets for Applications & R&D Projects, from Proof-of-Concept testing and preparation, through to final product optimisation testing at scale.
* To be able to operate all Lab Scale & Pilot Scale production equipment, including Pre-treatment equipment, such as milling devices and drying/curing technologies.
* To learn new and additional skills to expedite the production and testing of agglomerated pellets.
* Ensuring key equipment, spares and chemicals are available and maintained.
* Supporting the Technology Leadership Group (TLG) alongside external/customer site trials where appropriate.
* To provide clear communication of observations and learnings to allow the tracking of IP during the development process.
* To support the handling and organisation of Raw Materials and Binders to ensure materials are managed in a secure manner.
* Undertake any other duties reasonably requested to support process operations.
* Always demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards.
Operating Various Plant site equipment:
* Gas rotary mini curing dryer 1tph capacity
* Ball mill iron ore grinding mini plant – 1-2tph plant capacity
* Pilot plant, including feeding conveyors, motors, gearboxes, mixers, HMI software systems, and PLC cabinets.
* Mini roller presses
* Mini mixers
* Various testing machinery computerised and automated
* Compressed air systems
* Various gas burners and RIG's system for Hot testing developments
* Extractor fan systems ATEX-approved
* Planned shutdowns and ad hoc work equipment
Qualifications/Experience:
* HNC/HND level qualification
* 5 - 10 years of hands-on maintenance experience
* Welding and plant engineering maintenance
* Experience in industrial processing/operations
* Exposure to a wider range of industries welcome
* Innovative – ability to question and research a solution to a problem
* Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the company.
* Ability to work under their own initiative.
* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.