Senior Process Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Novalith Full time

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.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to work within our engineering department to develop & guide advanced engineering concepts to assist with our novel mineral processing technology.

This role reports to the Engineering Manager, working closely with the wider R&D Team, to bring expert metallurgist knowledge for our lithium extraction projects in Australia and abroad.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Undertake engineering modelling, design and project management tasks on projects – both in the office and on site – to optimise processes, ensuring safe designs, reduce operational costs and improve quality.
  2. Work with and manage process engineers and any other disciplines as required to deliver documentation and design for large mineral extraction projects.
  3. Create the main engineering process documents and lists for engineering design. Be experienced on what is included in the lists and how to generate best in class engineering documentation.
  4. Work closely with management and engineering teams to develop and test new novel technologies.
  5. Compilation of Process Flow Diagrams, along with associated mass and energy balance calculations.
  6. Proficient in developing and reading P&ID's.
About the Ideal Candidate
  1. Experience in hydrometallurgy, working with complicated engineering projects – Industrial Process or Battery chemical processing background advantageous.
  2. Experience in Crystallisation, fluidised bed and RO/IX design and operations highly advantageous.
  3. University bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, metallurgy or equivalent, recognised by Engineers Australia.
  4. 8 years' experience minimum in design, commissioning and/or operational experience of hydrometallurgical processing equipment.
  5. Knowledge/Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical test work programs (bench-scale, pilot-scale, on-site testing).
  6. Preferable experience: pyrometallurgy, lithium extraction, and/or acid leaching, pressure leaching neutralization.
Additional Information
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • 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 design engineering experience in Sydney.


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