At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead metallurgical failure examinations and deliver technical reports on time.
- Company: Join Risktec Solutions, a specialist in risk management consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and professional development in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the clean energy sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in metallurgy or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, part of the TV Rheinland Group. We assist clients in major hazard industries including oil and gas, clean energy, nuclear and transportation, as well as commercial and public sectors, to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk.
We are seeking an experienced Metallurgist (permanent role) to take up a senior position in its expanding Asset Integrity Management team based in Derby, UK. Most of the team's activities are focused on the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).
- Leading and delivering metallurgical failure examinations (includes laboratory work and formal reporting).
- This may include site visits to carry out investigations and inspections.
- Producing formal technical reports and other project deliverables on time and to budget.
- Managing larger, project-based investigations.
- The role may periodically involve short periods of travel, both within the UK and abroad, to meet project requirements.
Ferrous metallurgy, failure analysis and root cause investigation experience in high temperature degradation mechanisms, including creep, and corrosion in biomass/energy from waste boilers would be a particular advantage. Experience within a power plant background is preferred. Alternatively, experience of damage/degradation mechanisms and life assessment associated with the oil & gas, petro-chem industries may be considered suitable.
In addition, you must have excellent communication and report writing skills.
Minimum qualifications:
- Degree in metallurgy, materials science, materials engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years industrial failure analysis experience related to the power industry (although other large industrial sectors such as petro-chem and oil & gas may be considered depending on experience).
A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, which includes the following:
- Pension (7.5% company contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Leave
- Flexible Working
- Employee Discounts
- Salary Sacrifice Options
- Professional and Postgraduate Training
- Skills Training
SENIOR PROJECT METALLURGIST employer: Risktec Solutions Ltd
Risktec Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Derby that fosters professional growth and development within the specialised field of risk management. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide a competitive benefits package including flexible working options, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional training, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to impactful projects in the energy sector.
