Job Description

Lilac is seeking a Brine-Lithium Process Manager to lead process equipment design on ion exchange systems and other water & lithium processing technologies for lithium production at pilot and commercial scales. This person will work closely with both the Lilac Brine and Lithium divisions, and also interface with the EPCM company that is doing work on the project. This person will have a strong process engineering background, coupled with EPCM experience.  Project phases will include conceptual design, study phases, detailed engineering, commissioning, and operations of chemical processing equipment. This person may be required to travel to sites, at this stage in the USA and South America. This is a full-time position based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design efforts on custom chemical processing equipment.
• Play a key role in reviewing key design documents such as process design basis, material balances, PFDs, P&IDs. This will include the technology packages performed by Lilac, and those by the EPCM, and ensure there is full technical alignment between both packages.
• Participate in, and sometimes lead design reviews and  HAZOPs
• Interface with the EPCM on all process engineering related areas. This will include dealing with various questions and challenges that need to be addressed during the design phase.
• Review process equipment deliverables such as line sizing, pressure relief valves sizing, mechanical equipment data sheets, and instrument process data sheets
• Provide input, and produce some of the process deliverables for the Lilac technology packages
• Provide preliminary cost estimates on projects, when necessary
• Work with other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and controls engineering to ensure deliverables are technically accurate, within scope, and suitable for intended purposes

Candidate Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience
• Experience with custom chemical equipment design, equipment commissioning and plant integration
• Experience with technical studies, FEED, and systems design experience including process design basis, mass balances, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Experience with designing equipment with corrosive fluids
• Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team
• Strong desire to learn, innovate, and implement creative solutions
• Well organized, with the ability to multi-task
• Able to lead equipment design process and be a part of multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Skills

• Proficient with process simulation software (e.g. SysCAD)
• Proficient with fluid simulation software (e.g. AFT Fathom)

 Compensation

• Salary range: $135K-$175K annually (commensurate with experience)
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401k with pre- and post-tax investing options
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• Monthly phone stipend