Job Description:
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details
| Job Title | Engineer Associate |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE47159 |
| 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 |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| 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; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (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 | 09/19/2024 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years experience do you have in rare earth material research?
- None
- More than 0, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 6 years
- More than 6 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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