Senior Chemical Engineer: AAM Process Innovation Lead

Syrah Resources Ltd

Vidalia (LA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Syrah Resources Ltd is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer for the Vidalia, Louisiana site. You will provide technical leadership for AAM projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate to design scalable, cost-efficient manufacturing processes.

You will translate research into practical solutions, prepare critical engineering deliverables, and champion safety and environmental compliance. A strong background in minerals processing and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with minerals processing.
Strong knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, transport phenomena and process automation and control.
Proactive, organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience leading engineers and projects and mentoring junior staff.
Proficient with MS Office; experience with process simulation software and databases.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and projects.
Lead conceptual, scoping and feasibility studies as required.
Collaborate to design and optimize anode material manufacturing processes for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Translate research outcomes into practical design solutions with the team.
Prepare and review engineering deliverables (P&IDs, flow diagrams, mass/energy balances).
Identify opportunities for process optimization, yield improvement and cost reduction.
Assist with budgets, business cases and scope of work documents.
Maintain safety and environmental/regulatory compliance across projects.