American Battery Technology

Staff Metallurgical Engineer

LocationReno, NV
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

OverviewAmerican Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is an integrated battery metals company with a unique value proposition with both primary and secondary leveraging new technologies. ABTC is uniquely positioned to increase the domestic US production of battery metals, through recycling, extraction, and proprietary refining technologies, while ensuring that these materials are returned to the manufacturing supply chain to facilitate the transition to a circular low carbon energy economy. About The Job

As a Staff Metallurgical Engineer, you will engage in all facets of process R&D, design, and implementation of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes and primary resource extraction and purification technologies. The primary function of the candidate will work closely with our research and development laboratory team, and engage with our engineering organization, plant operations team, and various external experts to ensure the successful design, construction, and operations of our facilities. The ideal candidate will be familiar with metallurgical process research and development, hydrometallurgical processing, mineral processing, and designing and conducting experiments needed for operations of first-of-kind facilities. They should be passionate about designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient metallurgical processes and accounting, ensuring quality control of outputs, specifying equipment, and working in a high-performance and fast-paced environment. The candidate will be a team-player, 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 Director of Research & Development.

Responsibilities

Laboratory support for the research and development of primary resource extraction and purification and battery recycling systems from laboratory scale to pilot and commercial.

Design and conduct experiments to develop novel processing routes for extracting lithium from claystone and downstream refining back up to battery grade specifications.
Understanding the R&D deliverables and consulting on the technical requirements for pre-feasibility and feasibility studies related to mineral and metallurgical processing for public disclosure documents
Design and conduct experiments to develop novel processing routes for extracting elemental battery components from battery feedstock and refining back up to cathode grade specifications.
Coordinate studies between internal and external collaborators on next-generation recycling technologies
Optimization test work of process chemistries and mineral/particle processing circuits.
Complete mass and energy process on new processing designs and metallurgical accounting
Flowsheet development for primary and/or secondary resource processing
Support operations and engineering by providing technical feedback of metallurgy and particle processing fundamentals and process chemistry.
Understand project R&D requirements related to scope and schedule.
Data analysis, report writing, and presentations of results.


Qulaifications

B.S degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mineral/Particle Processing or related field with similar experience.
Strong hydrometallurgical and mineral/particle processing background
Strong laboratory skills: wet chemistry and mineral/particle processing
Strong understanding of metallurgical analytical tools (e.g., ICP-OES, TGA, PSA, XRD)
Strong understanding of surface chemistry and dewatering method and technologies
Experience in the designand testing/demonstration of mineral/particle processing circuits
Data analysis and interpretation
Strong written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degrees (M.S, Ph.D.) in Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral/Particle Processing.
Mining and Mineral/Particle Processing background (Metals and Minerals) and metallurgical accounting.


Physical Demands

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 6 hours/day or more.
Ability to move samples and materials (assisted at no more than 50 lbs. in weight) from lab to lab.
Ability to wear PPE including but not limited to, long pants and closed toed shoes, lab coat, eye protection, hand and face protection, respirators.
Ability to work in an environment that may include exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals for an extended period.
Good manual dexterity for the use of common office and laboratory equipment
Must have good vision, 20/20 or corrected vision.

Location

Onsite - Reno, NV laboratories on the University of Nevada, Reno campus and/or ABTC plant operations at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Job Type

Full-Time Exempt

What We Offer

Competitive salary

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

Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program

RSU

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 an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.

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