Pilot Plant Operator - CO2 Mineralisation Tech

Vateris; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vateris in Nottingham is seeking a practical Pilot Plant Operator/Chemical Technician to operate, maintain and improve our CO₂ mineralisation pilot plant in Nottingham. You will manage the production of GypCarb and SOP, ensuring consistent product quality and reliable plant operation.

The role covers CO₂ absorption into amine solutions, reactors, filtration, drying and finished-product preparation, with close collaboration with the QC team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience operating chemical processing equipment.
• Experience with reactors, pumps, filtration, and drying equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance frameworks (HAZOP, COSHH, MOC).
• Experience in startups or industrial R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage routine production of GypCarb and potassium sulphate, meeting quality specifications, quantities and schedules.
• Operate the plant safely, including start-up, monitoring, shutdown and daily production activities.
• Run CO₂ absorption systems using amine solutions and operate reactors, pumps and mixers for precipitation and crystallisation.
• Prepare and handle chemical feedstocks, solutions, powders and slurries, including filtration, washing and drying.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain product quality, consistency and production yield.
• Collect samples, maintain production records and coordinate product testing with the QC team.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, performing routine maintenance, cleaning and basic repairs.
• Plan daily production, coordinating feedstocks, equipment availability and production requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to plant reliability, throughput and operational efficiency.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and the transition to automated demonstration-scale production.
• Maintain operating procedures, plant documentation and safe working practices.

Skills

Chemical processing

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

Chemistry degree

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Reactors

Pumps

Filtration systems

Dryers

PFDs & P&IDs

Job description

Vateris in Nottingham is seeking a practical Pilot Plant Operator/Chemical Technician to operate, maintain and improve our CO₂ mineralisation pilot plant in Nottingham. You will manage the production of GypCarb and SOP, ensuring consistent product quality and reliable plant operation.

The role covers CO₂ absorption into amine solutions, reactors, filtration, drying and finished-product preparation, with close collaboration with the QC team.