Test Centre Manager
Location:Bangalore, India
Work Arrangement:Onsite
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
Operational Management:Plan, schedule, and deliver test work while utilizing results and process knowledge for conceptual design of process and slurry handling solutions incorporating Weir Minerals products and external technologies. Manage day-to-day test facility operations ensuring delivery on time, within cost, and quality targets.
Customer Engagement:Meet with customers to understand test requirements, oversee test reporting, and support product development teams with prototype assessment and virtual method development.
Collaboration & Networking:Drive collaboration with customers, Weir regions, universities, and knowledge platforms to access best available knowledge and innovation.
Leadership & Team Development:Provide effective leadership and technical direction to the Weir Technical Centre test team, fostering strong morale, clear goals, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Safety First:Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. Lead by example in safety compliance, risk management, and environmental stewardship.
Travel Requirements:Occasional travel to mine sites and other locations as needed to support operations and customer engagement.
Success Metrics:Success in this role means delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet customer needs, maintaining high equipment utilization, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a motivated, high-performing team.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
Experience managing a laboratory, test centre, or testing operation, ideally in metallurgical, mineral processing, or industrial laboratory environments.
Proven safety leadership with the ability to create, maintain, and enforce safety systems and a Zero Harm culture.
Strong frontline leadership skills with the ability to influence, enforce standards, and operate independently with confidence and maturity.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing, or related discipline.
Nice-to-haves:
Experience in metallurgical or mineral processing laboratories or mining test centres.
Advanced degrees such as a Master’s or PhD in minerals processing or related fields.
Familiarity with a wide variety of tailings solution equipment and slurry handling technologies.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and process engineering software.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Career development and learning support
Access to global inclusion networks
Regional and team-specific benefits
Sharebuilder scheme
Wellness support for you and your family
Collaboration with global teams
Study support
