Chemical Engineer

Job Description: Chemical Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Chemical Engineer to lead the design development and operation of a continuously operating labscale pilot for converting crude lithium chloride brines into batterygrade lithium carbonate. This role involves utilizing advanced crystallization methods inspired by pharmaceutical industry techniques to improve the purity and yield of lithium carbonate.

Responsibilities

• Pilot Plant Engineering Design and Development
  • Design and iterate flow sheets for labscale pilot (20 50 L reactors).
  • Integrate process modeling software into plant design.
  • Review and approve flow sheet design prior to equipment purchases.
• Equipment Purchasing Decisions
  • Develop procurement specifications.
  • Source appropriate vendors considering economics and technical product performance.
  • Identify and reduce lead times for equipment delivery.
  • Collaborate with finance and chemistry services teams for equipment purchases.
• Pilot Assembly and Commissioning
  • Lead pilot plant assembly and integration for reactor vessels solvent and brine tanks and CO2 handling system.
  • Develop commissioning standards for operational and failure testing.
  • Conduct safety reviews and develop standard operating procedures.
• Pilot Operations Maintenance and Upgrades
  • Supervise and/or run pilot operations adjusting procedures based on results.
  • Train additional personnel for pilot operation.
  • Verify and validate continuous operation of the pilot.
  • Maintain pilot instrumentation and implement design upgrades.
• Life Cycle Assessment and Engineering Studies
  • Assist in the development of life cycle assessments cost modeling and GHG reduction evaluations.
  • Develop reports on full operation engineering including massflow calculations and LCA findings.
• Technical Communication and Business Development Support
  • Prepare research output presentations with clear data visualizations.
  • Write reports and white papers for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Communicate technical aspects of technology to potential clients.
  • Support the development of technical grant proposals and manuscripts.
  • Participate in customer engagement activities and answer technical questions.
• Lab Safety
  • Comply with and support safety protocols including procedures for the use and disposal of chemical materials and environmental management plans.
  • Maintain safety records and adhere to relevant safety standards and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in chemistry chemical engineering mechanical engineering industrial engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience or a combination of educational and work experience in chemical engineering research and development.
• Experience in designing and deploying chemical reaction systems and flowsheet development.
• Proficiency with analytical chemistry instrumentation (e.g. FTIR IC ICP microscopy).
• Experience in mechatronics engineering mechanical skills and software integration for lab instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills including public presentations and technical writing.
• Ability to work within a cooperative team environment and manage timedependent projects with minimal supervision.
• Analytical creative and effective problemsolving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Programming experience particularly with Python is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Contract Type: Fulltime Employee
• Salary Range: $90000 $120000
• Benefits: Eligibility for extended health benefits programs
• Incentives: Eligibility for bonus incentive program
• Vacation: 15 days per calendar year prorated for the first year with 1 additional day each subsequent year of service up to a maximum of 20 days.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cuttingedge technology development in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The role is based onsite and reports to the VP of Chemistry Contract Services. If you have a passion for chemical engineering and innovation we encourage you to apply.

Remote Work :

No