
Leif Hunsbedt

Work experience:
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40 years of experience at Råstoff AS, Tinfos and Eramet Norway AS in positions connected to laboratory, production, R&D and environmental work within manganese alloys production.
15 års erfaring som konsulent og rådgiver innenfor forretningsutvikling og ledelse
Other relevant experience:
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Guest researcher at Mefos from 1997 to 1998.
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Two periods as chairman of FFF board (Norwegian Ferroalloy Producers Research Association) and member of FFF board between 2008 and 2018.
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Development of ilmenite processes from 1990 to 1993.
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Consultancy work for Innovasjon Norway and Eyde Cluster.
Education:
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Chemical engineer in analytical chemistry from Agder Distriktshøgskole.
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M.Sc. in process metallurgy at NTNU.
Main professional responsibilities:
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Production manager pre-reduction plant TTI, Tinfos Titan and Iron.
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Production manager Tinfos, Øye Smelteverk.
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Project manager / process development Tinfos.
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Technical marketing of silicomanganese Tinfos.
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Technical director Eramet Norway 2012 – 2018. Including responsibility for process, R&D and contact with authorities on environmental issues.
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Monitoring of emissions, reduction of emissions and development of landfills for hazardous waste.
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Senior engineer Eramet Norway 2018 – 2021. Focus on environmental projects and valorization of waste- and by-products.