American Battery Technology

Chemical Process Engineer

LocationSparks, NV
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Overview

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that will be sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain to enact a low-cost, low environmental impact, and domestically sourced closed-loop circular economy. Our headquarters is in downtown Reno, Nevada with site locations in Sparks and Tonopah, Nevada.


About The Job

As our Chemical Process Engineer, you will optimize and improve our chemical processes for our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling and primary resource extraction technologies. This candidate will collaborate with our R&D team, plant operations team, and various internal and external experts to ensure the successful design, construction, and operations of our facilities. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the research & development, design, installation, commissioning, and operations of first-of-kind facilities. They should be passionate about designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring quality control of outputs, specifying equipment, crafting and deploying monitoring and sampling protocols, and working in a high-performance and fast-paced environment. The candidate will be a problem-solver and have a keen interest in scaling processes proven at the bench-scale up to pilot- or pre-commercial scales. This should include a constant focus on evaluating current processing steps and proposing and developing next-generation solutions to continuously improve system performance and operability. This position will report to our Chemical Engineering Lead.


Responsibilities

Design and implement battery recycling & primary resource extraction systems from a laboratory scale basis into pilot and commercial scale systems.
Iterate technical improvements to novel processing routes for extracting high purity battery materials consistently from various feedstocks.
Support operations and R&D teams by providing technical feedback and test plans for continuous improvement.
Size and select process engineering equipment. Coordinate technical requirements to equipment vendors and review equipment and process submittals.
Develop and update mass and energy balancesfor improved chemical processing systems.
Complete process system designs leveraging various solids, liquid, and gas processing technologies.
Collaborate with program management and construction teams to safely and quickly implement efficient designs.


Minimum Required Qualifications

Background in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
3+ years of engineering/design experience
Ability to translate fundamental design principles and equations into functional equipment systems
Able to interpret and produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
Chemical processing background (Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Mineral Processing, etc.)
Ability to positively collaborate in a team environment


Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer: Chemical or Mining
Strong understanding of both organic and inorganic chemistry
Experience with Autodesk CAD programs (Plant3D, Revit)
Experience with chemical process modeling software
Experience developing Basis of Design documentation and process / control narratives
Experience in water treatment, extraction, and purification system designs


Physical Demands

Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to walk throughout the plant.
Ability to bend at the waist.
Ability to lift assisted over 50 lbs.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders
Ability to wear PPE which includes but is not limited to the following: eye and face protection, hearing protection, respirators, and protective shoes and shoe coverings.
Must have 20/20 or corrected vision.
Ability to perform repetitive duties.
Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals for extended periods of time.


Location


Onsite - Reno, NV


Job Type


Full-Time Exempt


What We Offer


Competitive salary


Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance


Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program


Stock options


401(K)


Flexible paid time off


Monthly phone stipend


Equal Opportunity Employer

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.


Americans With Disabilities Act

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources

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