Ian Kolberg
About Ian Kolberg
Ian Kolberg is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical maintenance and emergency response roles. He has worked at various companies, including Tronox and Cristal, and is currently pursuing further education in mechanical engineering and safety management.
Work at Tronox
Ian Kolberg currently serves as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Tronox, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves applying mechanical engineering principles to support maintenance and operational efficiency. Prior to this, he worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor at Tronox from 2018 to 2021, where he oversaw maintenance activities and ensured the reliability of mechanical systems in Stallingborough, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience at Cristal
Ian Kolberg has extensive experience at Cristal, where he has held multiple roles over the years. He began as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician from 2008 to 2011, then progressed to become the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader from 2013 to 2018. He also worked as a Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician for 11 months in 2011 and served as the Neutralisation Plant Lead Mechanical Technician from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he has been a member of the Search & Rescue - Emergency Response Team since 2010.
Education and Expertise
Ian Kolberg is pursuing a BEng in Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, which he began in 2020. He has also achieved a Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Lindsey College in 2018. His earlier education includes an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering from the Humberside Engineering Training Association, where he completed his apprenticeship from 2004 to 2008.
Safety and Leadership Training
Ian Kolberg has engaged in various safety and leadership training programs. He studied for a Level 3 Award in First Aid at Lyme Training, achieving certification from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health in 2014. Additionally, he completed an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading from Bishop Burton College Beverley, receiving accreditation from the Institute of Leadership & Management in 2014. He also holds a Managing Safely certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, which he obtained in 2011.