Production Engineer, Lithium

What You'll Do

• Support production activities to deliver a safe, cost-effective, schedule-aligned ramp to stable refinery operations
• Ensure all Management of Change (MOC) requirements are followed for all change and improvement scopes
• Participate in pre-startup safety reviews and hazard studies
• Apply First-Principles Thinking to diagnose issues and develop technical solutions
• Analyze, improve, and optimize operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality
• Provide technical support to Production teams to resolve issues and improve workflow
• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, defects, and quality deviations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and minimize waste
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with industry standards, specifications, and safety requirements

What You'll Bring

• Evidence of exceptional ability, with strong engineering fundamentals and demonstrated problem solving capability
• 3+ years in a chemical manufacturing environment. Experience working with slurries, milling, and solids handling is strongly preferred; exposure to hydrometallurgical systems is a plus
• Ability to effectively work and communicate cross-functionally, including interfacing with project, engineering, quality, and maintenance/reliability functions
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and advanced process controls
• Proficiency with operational data trending tools (e.g., PI Vision, Aspen, Seeq)
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; willingness to work extended hours when needed
• Strong aptitude for rapidly learning and applying new technologies
• Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program