Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people.  Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough.  We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain. It develops and supplies high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable our customers to operate efficiently, profitably and sustainably. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the transition to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector.

The R&D Technician is responsible for assisting delivery of external CATACEL SSR Service activities, as well as internal product testing. They maintain a close coupled relationship with the Operations team that enables them to provide assistance and troubleshooting.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conducts internal or external product and process performance testing;
  • Records performance data
  • Produces reports detailing results of test work
  • Ensures correct set up and configuration of the equipment necessary for testing activities
  • Ensures safe working practices within the test area
  • Writes Work Instructions (SOPs) for standard processes
• Supports CATACEL SSR field service activities;
  • Supports or may lead installation and extractions of product in customer site environments
  • Performs maintenance of equipment
  • Prepares documentation for ATA Carnet records for international shipping or any other records necessary
  • Attends customer site service co-ordination meetings and site service activities in a leadership and subject matter expert role, monitoring details of installations and reports to customers, partners and internal stakeholders
  • Supports internal or on-site training of third party personnel to established Work Instructions detailing safe working practices and troubleshooting methods
  • Maintains Work Instructions (SOPs) for standard processes used internally and externally
  • Assists the technical team to develop, refine and document effective installation/extraction tools and methods

• Supports CATACEL operations;
  • Maintains an awareness and proficiency in operation of production equipment and manufacturing methods for products
  • Troubleshoots and sets up production processes
• Supports technical / R&D / CAPEX projects;
  • Works with in-house or external technical and manufacturing resources to research, develop, test, and implement workable technical solutions
  • Operate and maintain lab test equipment
  • Design and prepare test samples, design and operate appropriate experiments, record, interpret and report results
  • Assemble and debug prototypes and fixtures
  • Develop proposal specifications, estimate costs, create CAPEX documentation
  • Write technical reports and produce/present presentations
• Take on any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed

Requirements for the role:

• Associates degree or High School Diploma with 1+ years relevant experience in technical/engineering field
• Computer skills – MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel – Intermediate or Beginner skill level
• Technical knowledge of tools, machinery and equipment
• Knowledge and experience of basic shop safety
• Data analysis – Desirable
• Technical strength in mechanical design and assembly – Desirable
• Knowledge and experience in chemical plant safety, especially in the oil and gas industry – Desirable
• Experience leading others – Desirable
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights >30 feet, lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous, sustained physical work in outdoor environments during all seasons at locations around the globe
• Travel up to 5% of time (international & domestic – must have the ability to travel overseas)
• Regularly required to stand and/or walk, use hand to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family. We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities. We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on job share and flexible working patterns.

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