Pilot Plant Engineer

The role

Join our team as a Pilot Plant Engineer and play a key role in overseeing and optimizing our cutting‑edge pilot‑scale plants. This position offers a dynamic mix of fieldwork, factory operations, and engineering design support. Field assignments may last several months at customer sites, where you’ll be backed by a strong and supportive team at headquarters.

You will advance your technical skills while working closely with our experienced senior leaders and subject matter experts. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy hands‑on work, this role is for you.

• Operate pilot‑scale industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems (training provided).
• Collect, analyze, and manage data, including wet lab testing and interpretation.
• Build knowledge in inorganic water chemistry, treatment processes, and lithium refining with guidance from in‑house experts.
• Learn and apply an understanding of Saltworks’ products, processes, and pilot plant infrastructure.
• Contribute to completion reports and provide feedback for process and design improvements.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks, supported by skilled tradespeople for complex work.
• Strengthen your technical and communication skills through work with engineering drawings, documentation, mass balances, and troubleshooting.

• A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally to customer sites without restrictions.
• A degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with 1‑3 years of post‑graduate experience in an industrial environment.
• A strong safety mindset and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized work area.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands‑on experience with tools, industrial instruments, and lab equipment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• A quick learning ability and a high standard for quality work.
• A collaborative, can‑do attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

We have an outstanding team that is passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.

Join a team pioneering the future of water and lithium. Some of our customers include world‑leading electric vehicle makers, semiconductor firms, mining companies, agriculture firms, and more!

• A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
• A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork.
• Fun social activities and company events.