The Separations lab supports the marketing, sales and equipment sizing for thickening and filtration equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
This person can expect to conduct, plan and assist with laboratory testing. FLSmidth uses this position and others like it as a pool for promising candidates to become Process Engineers, Research & Development Engineers, etc.
• Provide process support to customers and sales engineers for a variety of liquid/solid separation equipment across several markets including mining, chemical, pulp and paper, power, etc.
• Perform tests to determine and recommend optimum equipment type and size.
• Produce reports from test results
• Present and publish technical papers/articles
• Manage multiple projects in a team environment
• Represent our company competently and professionally in front of clients
• Read and interpret process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, arrangement drawings, and specifications
• For a candidate with minimal experience, laboratory testing will involve field testing that requires approximately 30% travel
• Will be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday, and may have to wear a respirator
• Performs other duties as required
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Pursuing a BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with Mineral Processing Processing
• 0-5 years of experience (liquid/solid separation preferred)
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• MS Office software proficiency
HOURS WORKED:
Summer - 40
During School - 10 to 15
START DATE: Flexible
END DATE: TBD
COMPENSATION:
Freshman to Senior Status:
$15.00/hr - $17.00/hr
Graduate (holds BS degree; working on advanced degree)
$17.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Duties & Responsibilities
This person can expect to conduct, plan and assist with laboratory testing. FLSmidth uses this position and others like it as a pool for promising candidates to become Process Engineers, Research & Development Engineers, etc.
• Provide process support to customers and sales engineers for a variety of liquid/solid separation equipment across several markets including mining, chemical, pulp and paper, power, etc.
• Perform tests to determine and recommend optimum equipment type and size.
• Produce reports from test results
• Present and publish technical papers/articles
• Manage multiple projects in a team environment
• Represent our company competently and professionally in front of clients
• Read and interpret process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, arrangement drawings, and specifications
• For a candidate with minimal experience, laboratory testing will involve field testing that requires approximately 30% travel
• Will be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday, and may have to wear a respirator
• Performs other duties as required
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Pursuing a BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with Mineral Processing Processing
• 0-5 years of experience (liquid/solid separation preferred)
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• MS Office software proficiency
HOURS WORKED:
Summer - 40
During School - 10 to 15
START DATE: Flexible
END DATE: TBD
COMPENSATION:
Freshman to Senior Status:
$15.00/hr - $17.00/hr
Graduate (holds BS degree; working on advanced degree)
$17.00/hr - $25.00/hr
