Assistant Geochemist

Job Description

Do you want to take your career to the next level Here at the Coal Authority, we are looking for aAssistant Geochemistto support our Geochemist and Process Engineer Chemist. You will join us on a full-time, 8 month fixed termand Inreturn, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,901- £28,779 per annum.We encourage applicants from anywhere in the UKas long as youre able to be in the Mansfield office for a minimum of 1-2 days a week and attend our regular team meetings in person, we embrace a hybrid working model as much as possible.Who we are: Here at the Coal Authority, we really are a great team to work with. Were united in our passion and commitment to making a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping people and the environment safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role in helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.About the role: The Assistant Geochemistrole is a varied and challenging position which involves assisting in the provision of technical, chemistry-related input acquired through a range of research, development and innovation projects into coal, non-coal,ochre and operational efficiencies.Additionally, you will be responsible for managing and developing the chemistry database as well as for supporting the Geochemist in the provision of advice to external stakeholders regarding mine water, coal and non-coal, treatment options and sizing.Key responsibilities of our Assistant Geochemist:

• Ensuringthe chemistry element of mine water database is managed with appropriate data input, quality control and reporting
• Assisting Geochemist in maintaining the sampling programme for waters and ochres so that business requirements for such data acquisition are met
• Supporting Geochemist in the provision of advice regarding mine water, coal and non-coal, treatment options and sizing
• Supporting Process Engineer Chemist on assessment, interpretation, and advice on active treatment options
• Providingsupporting input to research, development and innovation projects, in particular those requiring chemical data assessment and interpretation
• Providing advice regarding samples taken as part of enquiries investigating the origin of waters
• Conducting field monitoring to investigate specific chemical characteristics / processes / performance; managing contractors to do this as required
• Through regular review of data, identifying changes (trends) in chemistry at monitored sites, and investigate with Geochemist / Process Engineer Chemist
• Responding promptly to requests for data from external stakeholders
• Supporting research into mine water treatment performance and processes through liaison with research organisations

About our Assistant Geochemist:

• ADegree in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry, Geochemistry, Hydrochemistry, etc) or similar
• A background in Earth/Environmental Sciences or Chemistry and an interest in gaining experience of mine site remediation and mine water treatment
• Scientific analysis skills
• Full UK Driving Licence, or equivalent, allowing business travel to all UK areas

For more information about the role please refer to the attached job description on our site.If you believe you are the right candidate for the role ofAssistant Geochemist, then please click apply now! Wed love to hear from you.Closing date:Wednesday 7th November 2022Interviews are due to be conducted:Week commencing 14th November 2022We would love to respond to all candidates, however due to the high volumes we receive, only candidates invited to interview will be contacted. Therefore if you have not heard anything within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your applicationunsuccessful. We do encourage you to keep an eye on our website and see if there are any other roles that may be suitable for you.