Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) is advancing lithium extraction and energy storage technologies to support the global transition to sustainable energy.
The Mechanical Engineer will own key process equipment packages work directly with vendors and engineering firms and help optimize two demonstration plants to achieve target productivity operability and cost-effective commercial design. This role bridges pilot and demonstration operations with commercial engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering activities for pilot demonstration and early commercial lithium separation systems with responsibility for one or more critical equipment packages.
Translate process development and process design package (PDP/PDS) requirements into practical reliable and cost-effective equipment and plant designs.
Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs) piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) equipment layouts utility requirements hydraulic calculations and equipment data sheets.
Collaborate with process engineers operations personnel vendors construction partners and external engineering firms to support scale-up from demonstration to commercialization.
Support optimization modification troubleshooting and ramp-up of two demonstration plants.
Commercial Engineering Scope
Own vendor engagement for major process equipment packages such as filtration drying evaporation separation micronizing thickening pumps valves tanks heat exchangers and water treatment systems.
Prepare or support technical bid packages review vendor proposals compare technical options and drive equipment selection based on performance operability maintainability and total installed cost.
Review and revise vendor mechanical designs P&IDs specifications and expected performance to align with EnergyX process requirements and simplify the commercial plant design where possible.
Work closely with external engineering firms on equipment integration plot plans plant layout utilities and interdisciplinary design coordination.
Support design reviews HAZOP/operability discussions and field issue resolution during engineering fabrication installation and commissioning.
Travel to vendor fabricator engineering firm or project sites as needed during detailed engineering and equipment delivery.
Demonstration Plant Scope
Support commissioning startup troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities for two demonstration projects.
Identify bottlenecks in equipment key components and flow systems; propose and implement modifications that improve capacity reliability and ease of operation.
Collect and interpret operating data to recommend design improvements for the next scale of deployment.
Partner with operators and technicians to improve equipment maintainability spare parts planning and standard operating practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience in chemical processing minerals processing water treatment or a similar industrial environment.
Experience developing reviewing and checking PFDs P&IDs equipment specifications general arrangement drawings and vendor packages.
Working knowledge of industrial equipment including piping systems valves (manual control and relief) pumps pressure vessels filters coalescers columns evaporators tanks heat exchangers and reactors.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
Knowledge of applicable design codes and standards such as ASME DIN/EN and related regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment communicate effectively with vendors and work across process operations and project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting pilot plants demonstration plants or first-of-a-kind process scale-up projects.
Experience working directly with fabrication shops OEMs EPC/EPCM firms or construction contractors.
Spanish language proficiency.
Success in This Role
Drive critical equipment packages from concept through vendor selection design review fabrication support and commissioning.
Help demonstration plants achieve target production rates and stable operation.
Contribute to a simpler more robust and more cost-effective commercial plant design.
Work Environment
This position is based in Austin Texas. Travel to vendor facilities engineering partners project sites and international locations in South America may be required - up to 25% travel.
What we Offer
- Competitive pay
- Paid time-off holidays and sick time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Equity Package
- Medical dental and vision benefits with employer contribution; voluntary benefits available
EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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About Company
EnergyX is a clean energy technology company that builds disruptive technologies to power a sustainable future with lithium and batteries.
