Process Engineer

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 .