On-Site Pilot & Demonstration Plant Engineering Lead

A1 LITHIUM INC

Green River (UT)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A1 Lithium is seeking an experienced, hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the operation, commissioning and scale-up of the pilot and demonstration plant in Green River, Utah. This on-site role requires close collaboration with operators, technicians and contractors to translate pilot data into demonstration-scale operations and support commercial development.

The ideal candidate will have a chemical or mechanical engineering background, 6+ years in chemical process systems, and a proven track

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
6+ years of experience operating chemical process systems.
3+ years of hands-on experience managing plant technicians or operators.
Proven experience building or operating pilot or demonstration plants.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and plant automation experience.
Experience with water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis.
DLE, lithium, brine or hard-rock processing experience is preferred.
Hydrometallurgy experience, including leaching, solvent extraction and crystallization, is preferred.
Familiarity with ICP-MS, ICP-OES and laboratory analytical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead pilot and demonstration plant engineering, commissioning, startup and operations.
Manage and mentor chemical process operators, laboratory technicians and technical personnel.
Lead troubleshooting, process optimization and plant scale-up.
Manage mass balances, P&IDs and PFDs.
Oversee process equipment including RO systems, Electro Oxidation modules, evaporators, filters, crystallizers and ion-exchange columns.
Develop SOPs and training programs for plant personnel.
Manage EPC contractors, vendors, project schedules, capital expenditure and operating costs.
Lead HAZOPs, JSAs and field risk assessments while maintaining a strong safety culture.
Support environmental, building and operational compliance.