Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Facilities Specialist
Requisition Number	RE47135
Working Title	Pilot Plant Technician/Operator
Department Name	8H350:Mining Engineering
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	42
Salary Range	$17.41-27.87/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Occasional lifting, pushing, and or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.; and sitting at computer work station for extended periods.
Shift	Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs./week).
Job Summary	The Mining Engineering Department at the University of Kentucky is seeking applicants for a pilot plant technician/operator to support research and development activities, processing operations, fabrication and construction as well as electrical, mechanical and plumbing activities. Responsibilities include: performing processing operations including crushers, grinding mills, screens, cyclones, flotation columns, X-ray sorters, leaching and solvent based separations and others cutting, welding, and machining of various materials such as metals and plastics along with general construction activities related to the assembly of fabricated and purchased parts under the supervision of the Principal Investigator performing connections for electrical, mechanical and plumbing at the pilot-scale plant
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Electrical, plumbing, welding Pilot plant or industrial processing operations Basic mechanical maintenance skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	A bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma with equivalent experience preferred. Prior work experience with mining/process engineering equipment in the mining and minerals industry. Experience with solvent-based processes and/or gas-phase processes, including evaporators and condensers. Prior work experience in laboratory and pilot-plant testing programs.
Deadline to Apply	09/19/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 (*).

1. * Which best represents your experience in facilities management?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * How many years of maintenance experience do you have?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 4 years
   • More than 4 years, up through 7 years
   • More than 7 years, up through 10 years
   • More than 10 years
3. * Provide an example of when you had to work as part of a team. What role did you play on that team and what challenges did you face?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * 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

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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