Industrial Operations Director

13 hours ago


St Austell, Cornwall, United Kingdom Imerys Full time

About the Company

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Imerys British Lithium is a wholly owned subsidiary of Imerys UK Ltd., developing a world class micaceous lithium resource in Cornwall.

We have developed unique, patented technology for the sustainable recovery of battery grade lithium carbonate from micaceous granite, with the goal of building the worlds first integrated lithium mine, beneficiation plant and refinery producing 20,000tpa of lithium carbonate enough to support production in the UK of 350,000 electric vehicles per year.

Job Description

The Industrial Operations Director will be responsible for leading the development of our process and improving efficiency, while supporting the on-going development of the project.

Main Responsibilities

  • Continuous improvement, process performance, equipment specifications, plant layout, risk reviews, permits, procurement, quality processes, and plant commissioning.
  • Taking ownership of the Pilot Plant facility, including fixed plant equipment, ancillary services, building facilities, laboratories and internal offices.
  • Managing the Pilot Plant Operations team of Engineers, Technicians and Shift Operators.
  • Supporting and deputising for the line manager, as and when necessary.
  • Coordinating operations, maintenance and scale-up trial activities.
  • Regular input to business decision making in the presence of company Directors and senior stakeholders.
  • Preparing reports & presentations.
  • Ensuring operating campaigns provide analytical and process data, to further understandings of mineral and chemical processes.
  • Responsible for the transfer of operational learning into process engineering deliverables.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of approximately £80,000 per annum, plus benefits.
  • A comprehensive package to support your wellbeing, including employee assistance programme, virtual GP, flu and eye care vouchers, enhanced family friendly policies and menopause support.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Requirements

  • A qualification in process, mineral, chemical or mechanical engineering.
  • Experience of maintenance planning and equipment modification.
  • Knowledge of process engineering design drawings and documentation.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Demonstrable project management skills in large capital projects.
  • Experience in common plant operations & maintenance software, such as MaintainX, Enablon and SAP.
  • Working knowledge of H&S standards, behavioural safety and safety systems.
  • Experience of managing multiple stakeholders across sites and functions.
  • The ability to overcome hurdles, and engage constructively with peers, team members, and line management.


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