Lithium Plant Operations Director

13 hours ago


Cornwall, United Kingdom Imerys Full time
Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Lithium Plant Operations Director to lead our team in the development of a world-class micaceous lithium resource in Cornwall. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working within process engineering, specifically, working on a processing plant, along with leadership skills and demonstrable Project Management skills in large capital projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Continuous improvement, process performance, equipment specifications, plant layout, risk reviews, permits, procurement, quality processes, and plant commissioning
  2. Taking ownership of the Pilot Plant facility, including fixed plant equipment, ancillary services, building facilities, laboratories and internal offices
  3. Health, Safety and Environmental performance of activities within the Pilot Plant facility
  4. Managing the Pilot Plant Operations team of Engineers, Technicians and Shift Operators
  5. Supporting and deputising for the line manager, as and when necessary
  6. Operating budget management
  7. Coordinating operations, maintenance and scale-up trial activities


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