61 Support the Ni Roadmap China development from R&D to Operational implementation to ensure optimal Ni-sulphate availability for RBM

61 Follows up CAPEX projects at the Chinese Refining JV’s which are defined/ developed/agreed between JV partners and Umicore. In the development, design and in the construction phase his main responsibility is
o Process development for the new processes (including technology transfer)
o Follow up and report the design & construction progress and status
o Active support the JV partner on ‘project quality’ issues in the broad sense (industrial standards, environmental performance, occupational health and safety, process safety)

61 Is closely involved during commissioning, startup and early production phases of new plant and workshops where he analyzes and reports the progress made, identifies bottlenecks and suggests improvements and or solutions

61 Ensure Technology sharing between Umicore & JV partner (both way’s) in alignment with supervisor
61 Liaises between RBM Refining and JV partners on technical and process related information communication.
61 Maintain good relationship and mutual trust between Umicore and our JV partners

61 Ensure information sharing to EST supply, RBM accounting and RBM Refining on cost, capability, … at JV’s

61 Performs & reports scouting activities on selected Chinese Co refiners, Ni refiners and Li battery recyclers, follows up Chinese patent literature on Co and Ni refining