Industrial Mechanic / Millwright

Mangrove Lithium; Delta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Spending Account

Family Assistance Program

Career development

Vacation & personal days

Job summary

Mangrove Lithium is seeking an Industrial Mechanic / Millwright for our Delta, BC facility. You will deploy, maintain, and upgrade equipment across electrochemical processing and water treatment systems, collaborating with Process Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams.

The role requires a formal apprenticeship or 5+ years of experience; Red Seal is an asset. Shift work to support 24/7 operations may be required, with safety first and thorough documentation as part of daily work.

Qualifications

• Completion of an industrial mechanical apprenticeship or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Red Seal certification as Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with CMMS for tracking inventory and work orders.
• Good knowledge of electrical equipment is an asset.
• Familiarity with electrochemical technology is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive maintenance approach.
• Effective communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and environmental rules are followed.
• Maintain equipment spanning process flow and electrochemical processing.
• Assist planning of upgrades and maintenance projects.
• Assemble bills of materials for related work.
• Execute machinery upgrade projects at pilot and commercial scale.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on process equipment.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain service records with thorough documentation.

Skills

Industrial mechanics

Maintenance planning

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Industrial Mechanic apprenticeship

Red Seal certification (asset)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Who are we?

At Mangrove Lithium, we're revolutionizing battery materials with our cutting-edge electrochemical lithium refining platform, producing cost-effective and sustainable battery-grade lithium from diverse sources. Having recently secured C$50M from new and existing investors, including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures, BDC Capital, and Mitsubishi, we are in the process of commissioning North America's first electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, B.C. Join us in revolutionizing the lithium supply chain with our groundbreaking technology!

Description

We are currently looking for a skilled Industrial Mechanic / Millwright to deploy and maintain equipment and machinery for our integrated R&D and commercial production facility located in Delta, BC (Tilbury Island). The individual will have experience in pipefitting and the installation and servicing of a diverse range of process equipment. The Millwright will work with our Process Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams to perform both regular preventative maintenance and corrective repairs to our facilities, in addition to executing upgrades to expand the functionality of our systems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to follow the process of commissioning and maintaining the equipment through the startup of a first of its kind production facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our safety and environmental rules and programs are consistently adhered to.
• Maintenance of equipment spanning process flow through water treatment, electrochemical processing and crystallization
• Assist with planning of upgrade and maintenance projects
• Assemble bills of materials for related work
• Execute on mechanical and machinery upgrade projects at pilot and commercial scale
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on process equipment and facilities
• Participate in testing and commissioning of new equipment
• Maintain service records through thorough and accurate documentation

Requirements:

• Completion of an industrial mechanical apprenticeship or combination of over 5 years of relevant work experience
• Red Seal certified as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) is an asset
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems for tracking inventory and processing workorders
• Good working knowledge of industrial control systems and electrical equipment is an asset
• Familiarity with electrochemical technology is an asset
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Working Conditions:

• This position may require shifts and weekends work to support 24/7 operations
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, and perform manual labour for extended periods

Why Mangrove?

At Mangrove Lithium, our people are at the core of our groundbreaking technology. Here’s why you should join our team:

• Competitive Salary: We believe in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and offer competitive salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Great Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a $500/year Personal Spending Account and an Employee Family Assistance Program to support your well-being.
• A Learning Organization: We are committed to your professional and career development, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth.
• Generous Time Off: Start with three weeks of vacation and an additional week of paid personal days to ensure you have the work-life balance you deserve.

Join us at Mangrove Lithium and be part of a team that’s driving innovation and sustainability in the battery materials industry. Together, we can power a cleaner, greener future.