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About Novalith
Novalith is a clean deep tech company enabling a decarbonised and electric future. We aim to do this by becoming the world's 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, we're creating a sustainable future in the resource sector.
About Novalith
Novalith is a clean deep tech company enabling a decarbonised and electric future. We aim to do this by becoming the world's 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, we're 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. Novalith's technology directly utilises carbon dioxide to produce a high purity, battery grade lithium carbonate and other battery chemicals.
We're proud of what we've achieved thus far, but we have room for more like-minded individuals. If you're equally as passionate about a career in green/novel technology, we'd 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 Novalith's 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.
* Bachelor's 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 recruitment@novalith.com.au.
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