Jefe de Ingeniería de Planta Piloto y de Demostración
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Pilot & Demonstration Plant Engineering Manager A1 Lithium | Green River, Utah Full-Time | On-Site 5 Days Per Week $140,000–$150,000 per year Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
A1 Lithium is a U.S.
-based subsidiary of Anson Resources Limited (ASX: ASN), advancing the Green River Lithium Project in Utah. Through Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, we are developing a domestic source of high-purity lithium products for the growing battery materials market.
A1 Lithium is seeking an experienced, hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the operation, commissioning and scale-up of our pilot and demonstration plant in Green River.
This role combines technical engineering leadership with day-to-day plant execution. You will work directly with operators, technicians, contractors and technical teams, helping translate pilot data into demonstration-scale operations and supporting the project's progression toward commercial development.
This position is based in Green River, Utah and requires an on-site presence five days per week. This is not a remote or hybrid role.
Key Responsibilities- Lead pilot and demonstration plant engineering, commissioning, startup and operations.
- Manage and mentor chemical process operators, laboratory technicians and technical personnel.
- Lead troubleshooting, process optimization and plant scale-up.
- Manage mass balances, P&IDs and PFDs.
- Oversee process equipment including RO systems, Electro Oxidation modules, evaporators, filters, crystallizers and ion-exchange columns.
- Develop SOPs and training programs for plant personnel.
- Manage EPC contractors, vendors, project schedules, capital expenditure and operating costs.
- Lead HAZOPs, JSAs and field risk assessments while maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Support environmental, building and operational compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 6+ years of experience operating chemical process systems.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience managing plant technicians or operators.
- Proven experience building or operating pilot or demonstration plants.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and plant automation experience.
- Experience with water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis.
- DLE, lithium, brine or hard-rock processing experience is preferred.
- Hydrometallurgy experience, including leaching, solvent extraction and crystallization, is preferred.
- Familiarity with ICP-MS, ICP-OES and laboratory analytical systems is preferred.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being in the plant, solving problems and leading people. The Green River project is evolving quickly, so adaptability, accountability and the ability to work effectively across engineering and operations are important.
Compensation$140,000–$150,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is subject to background screening, pre-employment drug testing and a fitness-for-duty medical assessment.
A1 Lithium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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