Pilot Plant & Test Engineer

Richmond, BC, Canada

Job Description


Saltworks is pleased to offer an exciting career development position for aspiring engineers! You will support the operations and testing of our pilot-scale water treatment and lithium production plants. This role is ideally suited for recently graduated Engineers who seek to build a career in advanced clean technology. Your career will start with valuable experience operating, tuning, and troubleshooting innovative pilot plants that desalinate industrial waters and/or refine lithium into electric vehicle battery grade inputs. You will develop valuable hands-on, process-control, project management, and quality assurance skills while being mentored by senior engineers and chemists. Once you become proficient in the above (roughly 6-8 months), there will be opportunities to advance within Saltworks. This may include options such as:
  • Junior Process Design Engineer
  • Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Junior Project Engineer
  • Commissioning Engineer
  • Senior Test Engineer
With structured career development, the Saltworks team is here to support and work with you to expand your learning potential and career goals. The above positions will transition into more senior positions, with pathways to senior engineer, technical specialists, project management, and more. The Company: Saltworks (www.saltworkstech.com) is an innovation-driven cleantech company located in Richmond, BC. We invent, design, and build advanced lithium refining and industrial desalination water treatment plants. Our engineering and production are under one roof, enabling efficient workflow and immediate access to the shop floor, pilots, and research & development assets. We strongly value teamwork, a work-life balance, and meaningful work. We offer a collaborative, safe, and future-focused work environment with great benefits, training, and opportunities to advance. We are a growth and technology orientated company, with top-tier global clients. The demand for our solutions is growing rapidly, presenting opportunities for international travel, career advancement, and to work on innovative product development. Your main tasks will include:
  • Learning about Saltworks products, treatment processes, and pilot plant infrastructure.
  • Delivering clean technology solutions within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Operating pilot scale industrial water treatment and lithium refining plants (training provided).
  • Data collection, wet lab analysis, data interpretation, and data management (training provided).
  • Learning about inorganic water chemistry, water treatment, lithium refining (through our expert staff), and building your skills to interpret data and make recommendations.
  • Contributing design feedback and ideas for improvement.
  • Writing completion reports as required.
  • Developing or utilizing hands-on skills to complete basic pilot plant maintenance work, while being supported by skilled tradespeople for advanced work.
  • Developing or utilizing your technical analysis and communication skills, especially as they relate to engineering drawings, documentation, mass balances, results interpretation, problem solving, and innovation.
You will be a great fit if you have:
  • A degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
  • Enjoy teaming with others, learning from others, and training others.
  • Mechanical aptitude and a strong ability to troubleshoot problems.
  • A strong safety ethic with the courage to stop work and improve safety when needed.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Profound attention to detail and organization.
  • Ability to diligently collect data and prepare reports.
  • Organizational skills to meet project objectives and keep a clean and tidy work environment.
  • Solid computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to maintain a high quality of work and quickly learn new skills.
  • Ability to balance many tasks, manage priorities, and work well under pressure.
  • A team first attitude and are ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in as required.
Why join Saltworks? We have an outstanding team who are passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet. Join a team pioneering the future of water! Some of our customers include:
  • World premier electric vehicle maker
  • World?s leading computer chip maker
  • World?s largest provider of agriculture inputs
  • Major global tire manufacturer
  • Top producers of lithium-ion battery inputs
We offer:
  • A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
  • A diverse and inclusive team that has been key to our success.
  • A competitive compensation package that includes the following benefits:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • AD&D coverage
    • Education allowance
  • A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork.
  • Fun social activities and company events.
How to Apply: If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required). While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential. Kindly, no recruiters INDS #LI-Onsite id2uaBGkOB

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  • Job Id
    JD2170484
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Richmond, BC, Canada
  • Education
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