Fire Assay Trainer

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for  an existing fire assay technician to take on additional responsibility in the delivery of fire assay training, either at our UK laboratory facilities, overseas laboratories, or special projects like mine-site outsourcing services where you would be working as part of a wider on-site implementation team.

The role would involve you coordinating and delivering specific training in all aspects of fire assay practice to AHK staff or external client employees, either within the UK, or in an overseas projects environment.

This is a role that is in addition to your current responsibilities. When required, you would be called upon in an ad hoc fashion, with notice, for training purposes or installation and start-up of fire assay services in an overseas situation. Overseas assignments could be 2 – 6 week sprints depending on the nature of the project working as part of a wider team.

It is difficult to predict the frequency of travel (not often), but we do have a requirement now for UK training support and a laboratory development project overseas implementation before Q3 2025.  

Reporting to the Group Outsourcing Lead you would be responsible for training in all aspects of the fire assay process from weighing of test samples, through to, and including, prill processing procedures including Dore Bullion analysis. Training in FAAS, low silver determination and prill processing will be provided as part of your personal development. I estimate 4 – 6 months training in new disciplines as a requirement.

A key aspect of the role is basic knowledge of fire assay equipment and supporting services such as make-up air systems from a maintenance perspective. Being able to troubleshoot on equipment (within reason) would be of benefit. Your experience in fire assay practice would be invaluable in helping to shape and design fire assay process and equipment placement from an operational perspective in new build projects. 

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Essential 

• High level of expertise in the analysis of base and minor metals, and their associated elements, across a wide and varying range of commodities.


• Understanding and knowledge of general chemistry analysis and having the ability to pass this down via training this knowledge.


• Able to process large data sets to reach conclusions.


• Effective people management skills.


• Effective project management skills.

Required Competencies

• Able to critically review technical information and spot root causes and suggest solutions. 


• High attention to detail.


• Able to focus on meeting given deadlines.


• Able to work independently and take the initiative.


• Able to communicate effectively in a range of different formats and at all levels in the organisation.

Required Work Experience

• Substantial experience in a commercial fire assay setting


• The ability to work with and within a project team setting and delivering core fire assay implementation objectives.

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.