About Novalith
Novalith is a clean deep tech company enabling a decarbonised and electric future. We aim to do this by becoming the worlds first low-cost & sustainable solution for developing novel technologies to extract lithium from various ores and produce high grade battery chemicals. Through our innovations and development were creating a sustainable future in the resource sector.
Our goal is to commercialise a cleaner lithium extraction process to reduce the environmental impact of lithium production for use in batteries and related applications. Novaliths technology directly utilises carbon dioxide to produce a high purity battery grade lithium carbonate and other battery chemicals.
Were proud of what weve achieved thus far but we have room for more like-minded individuals. If youre equally as passionate about a career in green/novel technology wed love to hear from you!
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer or Metallurgist to work within our engineering department to develop & guide advanced engineering concepts to assist with our novel mineral processing technology. You will be an integral part of a Project Delivery Team bringing expert metallurgist knowledge for our lithium extraction projects in Australia and abroad.
Responsibilities
- Perform process engineering tasks including the metallurgical aspects of Novaliths projects while recognizing and managing related safety risks and opportunity aspects.
- Work with process engineers and any other disciplines as required to deliver documentation and design for large mineral extraction projects through bench scale and pilot plant development.
- Create the main engineering process documents and lists for engineering design using your experience for understanding what is included and how to generate best in class engineering documentation.
- Work closely with management and engineering teams to develop and test new novel technologies.
- Compilation of Process Design Criteria Process Flow Diagrams and P&IDs along with associated mass and energy balance calculations.
- Aid in designs for modular and standardised engineering.
- Run simulation in Aspen and software to back up simpler excel calculations.
Qualification
- Experience in chemical engineering or metallurgy required and preferred with hydrometallurgy pyrometallurgy lithium extraction and/or acid leaching neutralization.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical Metallurgical etc.).
- 3-8 years experience minimum in design commissioning and/or operational experience of hydrometallurgical processing equipment.
- Experience working with complicated engineering projects Industrial Process or Battery chemical processing background advantageous.
- Experience in Crystallisation fluidised bed and RO/IX design and operations highly advantageous.
- Knowledge/Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical test work programs (bench-scale pilot-scale on-site testing).
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid Parental Leave family comes first!
- Opportunity to work with a talented experienced team of entrepreneurs and innovators.
- Make a significant impact on the growth and success of a deep tech start-up.
- Newly renovated and state of the art office facilities in Alexandria.
- Opportunity to gain battery materials chemical engineering experience in a Sydney.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds communities and abilities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. If you require any adjustments in the recruitment process or have any questions about the role please contact .
Required Experience:
Manager