Intermediate Process Engineer
Saltworks Technologies
- Richmond, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead process design of lithium recovery and advanced desalination plants by implementing our repeatable modular water treatment unit operations.
- Research process device options and specifications to confirm the best technology and economic fit for a project.
- Contribute to new product design.
- Specific day-to-day tasks may include:
- Creatively and strategically thinking through process designs to enable low-risk, cost-effective, and environmentally beneficial designs.
- Developing mathematical process models.
- Generating and maintaining PFDs, P&IDs, and mass balances throughout project phases.
- Equipment sizing and specification.
- Development of control philosophies.
- Participation in Process Hazard Analysis/HAZOPs.
- Developing and overseeing commissioning plans.
- Occasional hands-on work including commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting water treatment assets during commissioning at our facility or customer sites. We will train and support you in this regard.
- Advance pilot testing and innovations from concepts to reality by unpacking customer or system requirements, generating test plans for pilot scale or innovative systems, and executing those test plans with support from industry specialists.
- Analyze and report operational and performance data, including interpretation and recommendations.
- Contribute to innovation and technology development at Saltworks if this area is of interest.
- A relevant degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with process design experience.
- Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience completing process or chemical engineering in an industrial setting (design, testing, operations).
- Experience developing P&IDs using AutoCAD P&ID or similar preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Hands-on tooling and troubleshooting skills are a bonus.
- The ability to organize, prioritize, maintain a high quality of work, pay attention to detail, and quickly learn new skills.
- A positive attitude, can-do approach, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in as required.
- A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
- Opportunities to advance technically or in leadership roles.
- A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and education allowance.
- A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork.
- Fun social activities and company events.