Materials Engineering Apprentice

Planning work activities and production schedule with customer requirements. Sampling and testing of concrete products to the relevant European standards. Monitoring trends, interpreting results and making adjustments in concrete mix designs. Management of product constituents to include secondary, alternative and recycled materials. Demonstration of the selection and appropriate use of reinforcement materials in concrete applications. Planning the selection and utilisation of fresh concrete delivery systems by planning material flow and matching equipment. Able to apply different concrete batching techniques in the manufacture of concrete products. Undertaking of assessment, inspection and development of suitable repair strategies for existing concrete structures. Planning work activities and production schedule with customer and trend requirements. Managing risks specific to high energy and cost production processes. Sampling, testing and reporting of Cement, Lime and Cementitious products to the relevant European standards. Sampling, testing and reporting of incoming and intermediary materials supporting the adjustments in the cement manufacturing process. Planning the selection and utilisation of milling, grinding and blending equipment by planning process flow and matching equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the selection and use of different fuel types in order to maximise thermal efficiencies and minimise environmental impacts. Planning the selection and utilisation of Cement, Lime and Cementitious Products delivery systems. Planning work activities, production schedules, transport and delivery in line with customer requirements. Sampling source materials, bitumens and asphalt products. Defining different asphalt production processes and ancillary equipment to maximise production. Inspecting and optimising asphalt production plant and equipment. Inspecting and optimising laying and compaction plant and equipment. Managing risks to health and safety and the environment associated with the production, transport and laying of asphalt mixtures. Application and on going management of assets both in terms of production and laying equipment and in pavements, foundations, drainage, skid resistance, embankments, bridges and street furniture. Application of pavement design according to design specifications. Identifying pavement failure modes and subsequent remedial options. Application of specialist road surface treatments and sustainable recycled aggregates and recycling processes. Apply understanding of the nature and formation processes of clay deposits to the manufacture of heavy clay construction products to ensure product quality. Maximise operational and resource efficiency by using and understanding the quarry/clay pit plan in and minimising environmental impacts. Supervision of methods of extraction, transportation and stockpiling of clay raw materials to industry standards. Effective management of raw material processing in relation to the manufacturing operation. Recognise the influence of raw material properties in the selection of the appropriate clay forming equipment and drying processes. Appropriate selection and use of different surface texturing and colouring processes. Planning and control of the appropriate drying and firing cycles for the production process. Sampling, testing and reporting of intermediary and final clay products supporting the adjustments in the process.

Work competently, safely and manage risks in accordance with HSE regulations. Apply their knowledge of health and safety hazards, major hazards, environmental aspects and risks associated with the operation in order to train others to conduct full risk assessments, license to operate procedures and be able to fully investigate and evaluate health, safety and environmental accidents and incidents, report findings and implement improvements. Use their knowledge of emergency response processes and procedures to deal with emergency situations and ensure that in these circumstances the site is evacuated, secured and made safe as swiftly as possible. Recommend and support improvements to environmental, health and safety culture, procedures, process and systems across the operation. Obtain, evaluate and use information from the teams across the site to take critical operational decisions. This could include information on a range of matters such as the products, the equipment and the staffing levels. Utilise communications technology for performing and supporting the business processes including, communications, work co-ordination, task analysis and problem solving. Ensure that operational systems are adhered to by all employees in accordance with quality control plans and procedures. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in order to meet employers and regulatory health and safety requirements. Apply root cause analysis Use the principles of predictive and preventative maintenance of all mineral products equipment in order to minimise downtime and costs. Develop & write technical reports that meet business requirements including the optimisation and continuous improvement of processes and services Maximise the use of the resources, maximise products from raw materials, ensuring sustainability of resources. Provide technical knowledge transfer to colleagues and continuous improvements in line with business requirements. Optimise processes & products re: cost and performance in line with budget requirements. Communicate all relevant information with the operational team, customers and all stakeholders by email, handheld radio, phone and face to face to keep them up to date with site production issues, ensuring information is passed clearly and promptly. Plan and implement plans for work activities and projects. Monitoring trends, interpreting results and making adjustments in production. Use knowledge of the local communities, official bodies and other stakeholders associated