Facilities Specialist

Job Title
Facilities Specialist


Requisition Number
RE47135


Working Title
Pilot Plant Technician/Operator


Department Name
8H350:Mining Engineering


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, pushing, and or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.; and sitting at computer work station for extended periods.



Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs./week).



Job Summary

The Mining Engineering Department at the University of Kentucky is seeking applicants for a pilot plant technician/operator to support research and development activities, processing operations, fabrication and construction as well as electrical, mechanical and plumbing activities.

Responsibilities include:

• performing processing operations including crushers, grinding mills, screens, cyclones, flotation columns, X-ray sorters, leaching and solvent based separations and others
• cutting, welding, and machining of various materials such as metals and plastics along with general construction activities related to the assembly of fabricated and purchased parts under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• performing connections for electrical, mechanical and plumbing at the pilot-scale plant

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Electrical, plumbing, welding

Pilot plant or industrial processing operations

Basic mechanical maintenance skills



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

A bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma with equivalent experience preferred.

Prior work experience with mining/process engineering equipment in the mining and minerals industry. Experience with solvent-based processes and/or gas-phase processes, including evaporators and condensers. Prior work experience in laboratory and pilot-plant testing programs.



Deadline to Apply
09/19/2024


University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.