At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and enhance pilot plant facilities for innovative metal recovery technology.
- Company: Seloxium Limited, a dynamic spin-out from the University of Oxford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private healthcare, and flexible working.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for social events and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a revolutionary team transforming the mining industry with sustainable solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and 5+ years in pilot plant operations required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Who are we?
Seloxium Limited is a dynamic and diverse spin‑out company from the University of Oxford.
We are revolutionising clean growth and the circular economy within the mining & refining sectors by selectively recovering high‑value metals from in‑process or effluent water streams.
Our multi‑patented ‘selective flocculation’ technology will change the way we mine, refine and process these metals, offering a greener and more sustainable solution to metallic resource recovery and reuse.
It is reshaping the way valuable metals are recovered from industrial waste streams and other secondary resources, transforming environmental and process challenges into exciting opportunities for resource recovery.
Position
This is an on‑site role based in Redcar, Teesside, TS10 4RF, U.
As a Chemical Engineer you will play a vital role in designing, maintaining, and enhancing our pilot plant facilities that are central to our breakthrough platform technology.
- During your day you will
- Lead the design, installation, operation and maintenance of pilot plant equipment, supporting facilities to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—including plant operators, chemical engineers and chemists—to support process development and scale‑up activities.
- Conduct regular inspections, troubleshoot technical issues and implement preventive maintenance programmes to minimise downtime and optimise plant performance.
- Manage plant utility systems including electrical, water, gas and air supply ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
- Support the commissioning of new equipment and pilot‑scale systems, including documentation and training of staff.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant safety, reliability and sustainability.
- Contribute towards our compliance goals with all relevant regulatory and safety requirements, maintaining meticulous records and risk assessments.
- This role is for you if you have
- A relevant degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with an emphasis on industrial facilities management.
- 5+ years in pilot plant operations or process plant facilities, preferably within chemical, mining and waste treatment industries.
- Strong knowledge of plant engineering principles including equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with electrical, mechanical and control systems relevant to pilot or full‑scale plants.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, can‑do attitude towards operational challenges.
- Excellent and effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to health, safety and environmental regulations and best practices.
- You are also likely to have
- Knowledge related to hydrometallurgy‑based treatment, mining or refining process technologies.
- Experience in a fast‑paced start‑up or SME environment.
- Familiarity with process automation and instrumentation.
- What Seloxium offers
- A competitive salary
- An excellent employee benefits package, including generous pension, private healthcare and share options
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays and flexible working around Seloxium's core hours
- Friendly and dynamic working environment with employee social events
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