Division: Weir Minerals 

Location: Venlo 

Onsite

Would you like to be part of driving the development of new technologies that lead the market in Engineering which make mining operations more productive and profitable? Join us at Weir as a Laboratory Employee! 

As a Laboratory Employee you will be working together with the Lab Engineer to conduct test work for analysis and the mapping out of material and process related data. You will conduct tests according to a pre-agreed test program and matching procedures. You're not afraid to get your hands dirty as you will be working with rough materials. Furthermore you will be reviewing and checking the test plan on available tools, material and timing.  After conducting these tests, the test data will be collected and reported to lab engineers or process engineers and specialists.   

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

Reviews test plans Collects and prepares all required information like standards, templates, material safety sheets (MSDS)Prepares and adjusts tools and equipment for execution of testExecutes tests as per provided test planSample preparationComminution test work (f.e. HPGR, airclassifier, screen)Slurry test loop test workAnalysis of samples in labCollecting of test data and reporting of test resultsResponsible for tools checking Prepares proposals for improving safety and efficiency

Curious about this role? 

Contact me via NL002.recruitment@mail.weir if you have any questions about this role and our company. 

Education and Qualifications

Ofcourse you have a flexible working attitude and you always put safety first. In addition to that we ask for: 

MBO / Intermediate vocational education for example in mechanical engineering or as a mechanic;As we are a global company, it is preferred that you are fluent in English; Ability to work with MS office;Practical and theoretical knowledge of mining equipment and mineral processing is preferred;Practical and theoretical knowledge of mining test work in lab environment is preferred.

Our offer 

Working at Weir offers a great opportunity to become part of a global market leader, that makes an impact in sustainable mining for the future. We offer you an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, and to perform at your best we also offer exceptional compensation and benefits, such as: 

The possibility to an indefinite contract; A good base salary; An attractive bonus scheme; Travel allowance for commuting; On an annual, fulltime base you will receive 27 days of holiday leave and 13 days of extralegal leave; Holiday allowance of 8%; A good pension scheme with PME pension fund; A lot of learning opportunities within our online learning campus; Excellent (global) career opportunities in Weir. 

Weir Minerals 

Weir Minerals Netherlands, established in 1916, is part of the Weir Minerals division, spread over 20 production companies and several service centers across the globe. The Weir Minerals Netherlands office headquartered in Venlo has about 420 employees. 

As a global market leader, Weir Minerals Netherlands designs, produces and sells technologically high-quality capital goods. These products are used around the world in major industry sectors including the mining industries. The growing world depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. 

It's a big challenge - but it's exciting. And it's one we can't wait to be part of.  

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career page and our LinkedIn life page.  

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.