Metals Minerals and Mining Inspector Graduate

ABOUT US

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 & 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. 

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Metals Minerals and Mining Inspector Graduate to join our graduate programme for 2024, based in Liverpool, UK.

The AHK Technical Department provides comprehensive, professional and multi-disciplinary expertise to strategically develop, lead and provide operational support for AHK’s global inspection business in the mining, mineral and metals industries. This includes; sample preparation, weighing, sampling and moisture determination (SP-WSMD), FMP-TML, draught surveys, stockpile inventory, radioactivity surveys, audits, due diligence, mineral processing, mineralogy, geology, conflict minerals, fraud, adulteration and substitution investigations and consultancy. 

Technical and commercial risks are managed and mitigated by the enforcement of, and compliance with, international standards, codes, industry best practice, Technical and Operational Guidance (TOG), and Standard Operational Procedures (SOP), whilst paying cognisance to client’s commercial specifications.

The successful candidate will provide support and promote the strategic technical development, standardisation and advancement of AHK’s global inspection services including WSMD and auditing.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

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

Essential:

• Honest, professional, work with integrity and vigilance.
• Strong team player with a collaborative work ethic and can also work independently.
• Self-motivated to work on your own initiative in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities.
• Work to agreed business and personal objectives.
• Strong relationship building skills internally and externally with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inform others.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and precision.
• Applies qualifications, knowledge expertise and to investigate and resolve enquiries and challenges.
• Recommends new practices where technically relevant and commercially viable.
• Lead by example and gain respect through motivation, support and collaborative working.
• Develop the skills and knowledge, create an environment where knowledge sharing is a priority.
• Technical expertise to support operationally based, field inspection colleagues and management.
• Work in a cross-functional environment with an appreciation of varying professional disciplines.
• Travel to, and work in, various international settings, cultures and challenging physical environments.
• Understanding and advocating professionalism and code-of-conduct.
• Competent user of MS word, MS excel and Gmail. 
• Undertakes continuation of professional development (CPD) and engaged in life-long learning.

Required Work Experience

• International experience or interest in the mining, mineral and metals industry is desirable but not essential.
• Evidence based approach to problem solving.
• Quality / auditing knowledge is advantageous 

Required Qualifications 

• Relevant academic (e.g. BSc, MSc) or equivalent industry qualifications.
• Professional qualifications are preferable.
• Full, clean, driving licence.

Languages

• Spanish or Mandarin are desirable but not essential.

Travel 

International travel is likely to, for example; mines, ports, warehouses, refineries, smelters, processing plants, laboratories, vaults and offices, as follows:

• Short duration (two days to one week), at short notice (24-48 hours).
• Intermediate duration (one week up to three weeks), may be occasionally required.
• Medium to longer term (up to three months or beyond), depending on business requirements.

Occasional evening and weekend work at short notice may be required.

BENEFITS

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

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

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