Saltworks is pleased to offer an exciting career development position for aspiring engineers! You will support the operations and testing of our pilot-scale water treatment and lithium production plants. This role is ideally suited for recently graduated Mechanical Engineers who seek to build a career in advanced clean technology.
Your career will start with valuable experience operating, tuning, and troubleshooting innovative pilot plants that desalinate industrial waters and/or refine lithium into electric vehicle battery grade inputs. You will develop valuable hands-on, process-control, project management, and quality assurance skills while being mentored by senior engineers. Once you gain a detailed understanding of our processes (in approximately 6-8 months) you will have the opportunity to transition to the Project Management Office as a Project Engineer.
With structured career development, the Saltworks team is here to support and work with you to expand your learning potential and career goals.
The Company:
Saltworks (www.saltworkstech.com) is an innovation-driven cleantech company located in Richmond, BC. We invent, design, and build advanced lithium refining and industrial desalination water treatment plants. Our engineering and production are under one roof, enabling efficient workflow and immediate access to the shop floor, pilots, and research & development assets. We strongly value teamwork, a work-life balance, and meaningful work.
We offer a collaborative, safe, and future-focused work environment with great benefits, training, and opportunities to advance. We are a growth and technology orientated company, with top-tier global clients. The demand for our solutions is growing rapidly, presenting opportunities for international travel, career advancement, and to work on innovative product development.
Your main tasks will include:
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Learning about Saltworks’ products, treatment processes, and pilot plant infrastructure.
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Delivering clean technology solutions within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
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Operating pilot scale industrial water treatment plants (training provided).
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Completing pilot plant data collection, wet lab analysis, data interpretation, and data management (training provided).
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Executing test procedures, data interpretation, and proposed next steps.
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Writing completion reports as required.
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Pilot plant maintenance work (training provided).
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Preparing test samples for external lab analysis, coordinating external labs, executing quality control, and managing and distributing all data.
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Generating drawings and engineering documentation.
You will be a great fit if you have:
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A degree in Mechanical or Integrated Engineering.
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The ability to work well within a team by learning from others, training others, and pitching in to help when possible.
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A mechanical aptitude and a strong ability to troubleshoot problems.
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A strong safety ethic with the courage to stop work and improve safety when needed.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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Profound attention to detail.
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The ability to diligently collect data and prepare reports.
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Organizational skills to meet project objectives by balancing many tasks, managing priorities, and working well under pressure.
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Solid computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
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The ability to maintain a high quality of work and quickly learn new skills.
Why join Saltworks?
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! Some of our customers include:
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A world premier electric vehicle maker.
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The world’s leading computer chip maker.
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The world’s largest provider of agriculture inputs.
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A major global tire manufacturer.
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Some of the top producers of lithium-ion battery inputs.
We offer:
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A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
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A diverse and inclusive team that has been key to our success.
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A competitive compensation package that includes the following benefits:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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RRSP matching plan (coming soon!)
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Life Insurance
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AD&D coverage
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Education allowance
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A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork.
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Fun social activities and company events.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.
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