Engineer Associate

Job Title
Engineer Associate


Requisition Number
RE48757


Working Title
Process Controls Engineer


Department Name
8H350:Mining Engineering


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BS




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Daily activities of a pilot plant facility.



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)



Job Summary

The Engineer Associate will assist and advise researchers/faculty with respect to experimental and operational activities of a Rare Earth processing plant. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, research activities, data management and logistical tasks for reporting needs, facility maintenance and supervision, and technical writing. A successful candidate will conduct research programs associated with the recovery of critical materials at the plant and identify operational reporting needs and KPI’s that will assist faculty in data driven decisions. Analyzing data, drawing conclusions and reporting findings from test work in periodic project review reports as required by the funding agency will be a crucial. Writing technical reports as required by the funding agency for quality control and technical guidance is an important aspect of the position. The employee must be a critical thinker, a team leader, an effective supervisor of other team members and have exceptional leadership qualities.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors degree in Chemical, Metallurgy or Mining Engineering.



Deadline to Apply
01/26/2025


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