Pilot Plant Engineer

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Plant Engineer (Process or Mechanical Engineer) sought for exciting key role as Pilot Plant Engineer for small supportive team based in Wacol.

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Process Engineering

Company: People Start

Location: Brisbane

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-2-4194-7362

Fax: +61-7-3419-1457

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  • Join a growing technical industry - think electric cars!
  • Be a key member of the team in a high growth sustainable industry
  • Wacol Pilot Plant testing global first processes for mining owner

VSPC, an Australian materials technology company, is a subsidiary of ASX-listed resources company Lithium Australia NL (ASX: LIT). It was established to develop and commercialise a unique manufacturing process that produces complex metal oxides at the nano-scale.

With a 14-year history, VSPC is recognised globally for its production of high-performance cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Today, VSPC is focused on developing the world’s best next-generation cathode materials for use in safer, more environmentally friendly rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles.

Following Lithium Australia and VSPC recently joining forces, VSPC will now expedite recommissioning of its Wacol (Brisbane) based pilot plant for cathode production and trialling. The aim is to produce materials for testing by major battery cell manufacturers as soon as Q4 2018.

In light of this, VSPC are seeking key team members to participate in what should prove to be a very exciting journey ahead.

Following the appointment of our highly experienced Plant Manager we are now looking to engage an Engineer to assist the Plant Manager with overseeing pilot plant operations, providing technical and staff supervision support and ensuring trial objectives and production targets are met.

This position is open to both experienced Plant (Process or Mech background) engineers looking for a new challenge OR recent graduates with strong communication and people skills.

In what will prove to be a true learning environment and highly rewarding role, the successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • Proving onsite engineering and technical support, carrying out routine inspections of pilot plant equipment including batch and continuous mixing facilities, fluid bed reactor, spray dryers, mills and furnaces
  • Equipment improvement and process debottlenecking, including design and commissioning of upgrades to existing plant and selection and commissioning of new equipment
  • Liaising with the laboratory staff to translate outcomes of lab scale experiments into pilot plant test programs and production runs
  • Supervising plant operators so as to ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements
  • Meeting pilot plant trial and production targets and monitoring production and quality data to ensure the plant is operating as per design standards
  • Process optimisation through analysing production data and recommending ways to improve quality and efficiencies across the plant
  • Driving a positive and collaborative culture amongst the team ensuring a high level of employee engagement through communication and strong leadership qualities
  • Supervising sampling, preparation and testing of process streams according to instructions
  • Ongoing reviews of safety performance within the plant, identifying trends, capturing and communicating key learnings to achieve continuous improvement
  • Initially assisting with and then over time running the daily toolbox and handover meetings

This hands-on role will see you provide a strong link between engineering, technical, processing and people.

You will be highly visible across the plant, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, assisting to influence and coach personnel on plant issues and overseeing health & safety matters.

 

Why this is an outstanding opportunity

VSPC aims to be a leading international producer of high-quality, advanced battery materials based on its patented manufacturing processes. These positions will see you exposed to ground breaking complex processes with a high-growth, technology-intensive and sustainable industry.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have the following qualifications, experience and attributes.

  • Hold a Bachelors’ Degree – Mechanical or Process Engineering
  • Be a recent graduate up to mid- level Engineer of 5-8 years’ experience
  • Experienced engineers with exposure to plant operations with high pressure vessels, furnaces, mills, and mixing maintenance responsibilities highly regarded
  • A background in Chemical Manufacturing, small Oil & Gas Plants or Food Processing environment highly regarded

You will also have:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, confidence, ability to communicate effectively and influence others
  • Self-motivated, strong desire to learn and develop with the organisation
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions
  • Ability to use initiative and consider business and process improvements in daily tasks
  • Solid organisational and time management skills with the ability to apply sound judgement and manage competing deadlines
  • An enquiring and analytical mind with strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills; written & verbal
  • Only candidates with full Australian working rights should apply for this position.

If you seek a challenge where you will have a career rather than a job, ownership of your role in a supportive company and to work on interesting projects, please apply now and we will be in touch in the coming weeks following our review of applications.

Contact for more information:

Rob Gallacher

0478 760 714

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