Chief Scientist

Our Client - A private company that is emerging into the mining and industrial water treatment market as a major contributor with a proven track record of installations, initially in the Middle East but since has reached most continents across the world.

The core technologies that drive them are solution offerings that are based on patented electrolysis and electro-coagulation configurations and are effective in the reduction of all forms of cyanide, sulphates and heavy metal concentrations from internal water process circuits and from discharge streams entering the environment.

The production of safe drinking water from surplus contaminated industrial or mine water can be targeted.

Job Description -

Chief scientistDesign, Building and commissioning of water projectsReport to CTO, VP and CEO

Candidate Requirements -

Must have a background in water treatmentMinimum of a BA In chemistry / chemical engineeringMA- In chemical engineering / process engineeringPreference: PHD in chemical engineering / process engineering, a plusAt least 15 years of work experience in water treatment. No age limitation.The candidate will be sent to various locations across the world, according to the company's needs. Ghana, South Africa, Israel (company HQ), less likely but possible; other locations in Africa (Tanzania, Zambia), Latin America.For this position we prefer a background in chemical engineering over a background in chemistry.Candidate must be able to travel to IsraelAny nationality, as long as they can travel to Israel

EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world.