Pilot & Demonstration Plant Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Manufacturing, Environmental Engineer
Pilot & Demonstration Plant Engineering Manager
A1 Lithium | Green River, Utah
Full-Time | On-Site | $140,000-$150,000 annually
About A1 LithiumA1 Lithium, a U.S.
-based subsidiary of Anson Resources Limited (ASX: ASN), is advancing the Green River Lithium Project in Utah. Using Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, we are developing a domestic source of high-purity lithium products for the battery materials market.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Engineering Manager to lead technical operations, commissioning and process development at our pilot and demonstration plant facilities in Green River, Utah.
This role requires more than project oversight. We are looking for an engineering leader with strong industrial processing experience who can troubleshoot equipment, optimize plant performance, lead technical teams and translate pilot-scale results into demonstration plant operations.
You will play a central role in advancing the project's technical capabilities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, operational reliability and engineering execution.
Key Responsibilities- Lead day-to-day engineering activities and supervise chemical process operators, laboratory technicians and technical personnel.
- Oversee plant commissioning, start-up, equipment troubleshooting and process optimization.
- Support process scale-up, translating pilot plant data into demonstration plant designs and operating improvements.
- Manage process engineering documentation, including mass balances, PFDs and P&IDs.
- Oversee processing equipment including reverse osmosis systems, electro-oxidation modules, evaporators, filters, crystallizers and ion-exchange columns.
- Coordinate EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, engineering budgets and project deliverables.
- Develop operating procedures, support technical training and maintain high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years' experience operating industrial chemical process systems or comparable processing facilities.
- At least 3 years' experience managing hands-on plant technicians or operational teams.
- Demonstrated experience building, commissioning or operating pilot and demonstration plants.
- Strong practical experience in plant troubleshooting, process optimization, instrumentation and automation.
- Working knowledge of industrial processing equipment, PFDs, P&IDs and process engineering principles.
- Ability to lead technical teams while remaining directly involved in plant operations.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Lithium processing, DLE, brine processing or hydrometallurgy experience.
- Experience with reverse osmosis, solvent extraction, crystallization or chemical separation systems.
- Familiarity with laboratory analytical systems, including ICP-MS or ICP-OES.
- Experience with process scale-up, HAZOP studies and industrial plant safety systems.
This is an opportunity to take a hands-on engineering leadership role in a developing U.S. lithium project, working directly with technical and operational teams to advance pilot and demonstration plant capabilities.
Your expertise will contribute to the engineering decisions, operational improvements and technical development supporting the project's next stage.
Location & Compensation- Location:
Green River, Utah - Employment:
Full-time, on-site - Salary: $140,000–$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Candidates must be able to work on-site in Green River, Utah, five days per week.
Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment screening, including background checks, drug testing and fitness-for-duty assessments.
A1 Lithium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
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