Hydrometallurgy Lead: Flowsheet & Pilot Scale

Kunin; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Equity

Gym access

Sauna

Ice bath

Job summary

A critical mineral recovery startup based in Chattanooga seeks a Hydrometallurgist to lead the development of innovative flowsheets for mineral recovery. Candidates should have over three years of experience in unit operation optimization and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or related field. The role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $150,000, along with benefits and equity. Additionally, candidates must be prepared to travel domestically and internationally for technology installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in flowsheet development and unit-operation optimization.
• Hands-on experience in leaching, solid-liquid separation, and crystallization.
• Familiarity with pilot scale operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrometallurgical flowsheet development for critical mineral recovery.
• Conduct laboratory experimentation to optimize separation systems.
• Pilot test hydrometallurgical operations.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Process modeling

Laboratory experimentation

Ion-exchange

Solvent extraction

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or Hydrometallurgy

Tools

MetSim

Aspen Plus

HSC Chemistry

SysCAD

PHREEQC

Oli Studio

Job description

A critical mineral recovery startup based in Chattanooga seeks a Hydrometallurgist to lead the development of innovative flowsheets for mineral recovery. Candidates should have over three years of experience in unit operation optimization and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or related field. The role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $150,000, along with benefits and equity. Additionally, candidates must be prepared to travel domestically and internationally for technology installation and commissioning.