Energy Technologist

Energy Technologist Location: Clydach Nickel Refinery, Swansea About the Role At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to producing the critical minerals that power the future. As an Energy Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting the refinery's energy strategy by providing technical expertise, analysing energy performance data, identifying efficiency opportunities, and helping deliver improvements across the site. Working closely with operational, technical and engineering teams, you will use data-driven insights and technical knowledge to optimise energy usage, support sustainability objectives, and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our nickel refinery. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for energy management, process improvement and industrial operations. Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions to optimise energy usage across the refinery, ensuring improvements are considered from a site-wide perspective rather than at an individual plant level.
• Analyse energy consumption data and Monitoring & Targeting (M&T) system outputs to identify trends, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Make recommendations for corrective actions, operational improvements and energy-saving projects based on data analysis and technical expertise.
• Work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to influence decisions and drive energy performance improvements.
• Support key process safety activities through participation in Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure refinery energy requirements are understood and effectively managed.
• Maintain strong working relationships with energy specialists and industry networks to share best practice and develop energy management knowledge. What We're Looking For Essential
• Undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).
• Minimum 3–4 years' relevant industrial or technical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple functions and disciplines. Desirable
• Qualification and/or experience in Energy Management.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards professional chartership through a recognised institution.
• Experience within manufacturing, processing, refining or heavy industry environments. Key Skills & Behaviours
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Problem Solving
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Focus
• Relationship Building
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Innovative Thinking
• Continuous Improvement Mindset Why Join Vale? At Vale, safety is our priority and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can develop their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and help shape a more sustainable future. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically challenging environment, collaborate with experienced professionals, and play an important role in improving the energy performance and sustainability of our refinery operations.