Seloxium
Chemical Engineer (Plant and Facilities)
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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.
We are a fast-paced company at an exciting stage of development, scaling our operations across two sites — an R&D laboratory and back office function in Oxford, and a pilot processing plant in the North East of England. As we grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic Chemical Engineer with a focus on Plant and Facilities engineering.
About the Role
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. This hands-on and engaging role offers you the chance to work at the forefront of sustainable metal recovery technologies within an innovative and collaborative environment.
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Requirements
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 programs 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.
- Proven experience in pilot plant or process plant operations, including equipment commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- A strong understanding of plant engineering systems, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
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You could also have (it’s not mandatory though):
- Knowledge related to hydrometallurgy-based treatment, mining, or refining process technologies.
- Experience in a fast-paced start-up or SME environments.
- Familiarity with process automation and instrumentation.
What Seloxium Offers
- A competitive UK benchmarked salary
- An excellent employee benefits package, including generous pension, private healthcare, and share options
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
This is a hybrid role based in Wilton, TS10. We also offer flexible working arrangements to ensure your work-life balance with core hours of 10am - 3pm.
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