Pilot Plant Technician

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We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering seek an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our team technical support team. The post holder will be responsible for the Pilot Plant facility within Chemical Engineering.

The Pilot Plant is a fully operational chemical process plant that demonstrates all of the main functions of an industrial plant such as chemical reaction, solids handling, filtration, heat exchange and CO₂ capture by gas absorption. It utilises a safe whole process to produce very pure saline solution from a contaminated salt feed.

The plant has a high spec control room, situated on a mezzanine floor, which closely resembles control rooms found in industry, with a mimic display showing a range of data such as the operational status of the plant and real time measurements.

The post holder will maintain the pilot plant facility all year round, contribute to the various classes run on the plant, liaise with external partners on planning and running the CPD activities on the plant, particularly over the summer and perform other technical duties as directed by the School Technical Manager.

The University of Surrey signed the Technician Commitment led by the Science Council, to ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff across all disciplines. This position will provide opportunities to work alongside a diverse technical team and build professional contacts across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in working on a pilot plant and who also has a passion for providing a high-quality service and student experience.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly and to adapt to a range of different contexts are essential, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter with your application on the university website.

Informal enquiries may be made to Mr Ben Gibbons (b.gibbons@surrey.ac.uk).

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'Apply' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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