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American Battery Technology

Recycles batteries and extracts battery metals

General Superintendent - Mechanical

Full-Time
$105k - $180k/yr+ Bonus + Equity + Stock options
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Reno, NV, USA
In PersonWork is based at the facility in McCarran, Nevada.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • 5-10 years of experience in industrial mechanical construction, maintenance, or commissioning environments.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including piping, pumps, tanks, conveyors, rotating equipment, utilities, and process systems.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical systems including motor controls, conduit routing, motor control centers, instrumentation interfaces, and equipment power requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead contractors and coordinate multiple disciplines in active industrial or manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and construction documents.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, commissioning activities, and shutdown planning.
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and aggressive schedules.
  • Strong commitment to safety leadership and quality execution.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project tracking tools, and construction reporting systems.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise daily mechanical construction activities including piping, equipment setting, structural supports, conveyors, tanks, pumps, utilities, HVAC coordination, and process systems installation.
  • Coordinate field execution activities between mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support planning and execution of facility shutdowns, tie-ins, commissioning activities, and startup readiness.
  • Monitor contractor performance, workforce productivity, installation quality, and schedule adherence across multiple scopes of work.
  • Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, isometrics, and construction packages to ensure proper field execution.
  • Identify and resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and installation challenges in coordination with engineering and project management teams.
  • Participate in daily coordination meetings, safety walks, contractor alignment meetings, and schedule reviews.
  • Ensure all work is executed in compliance with company safety standards, LOTO procedures, environmental requirements, and quality expectations.
  • Coordinate material deliveries, equipment staging, installation sequencing, and turnover activities with procurement and warehouse teams.
  • Support mechanical completion, punch list management, redline drawing updates, and turnover documentation.
  • Assist with troubleshooting mechanical systems and support electrical teams with basic understanding of power distribution, motor controls, and equipment interfaces.
  • Track project progress, communicate schedule risks, and provide field updates to construction leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive accountability across contractors and internal teams to meet project milestones and commissioning targets.
  • Support development of scopes of work, contractor bid packages, field change requests, and installation planning activities.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational reliability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing field construction activities within mining, chemical refining, manufacturing, battery, energy, or heavy industrial facilities.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • Experience with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, recycling, mining, or chemical processing facilities.
  • Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent field experience.

About the company

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American Battery Technology

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American Battery Technology focuses on securing battery material supplies through three main activities: recycling used lithium-ion batteries, extracting metals from battery materials, and developing primary mineral resources. Its products and services enable the batteries that power electric vehicles, grid storage, and consumer electronics while promoting environmental and ethical sourcing. The company recovers valuable metals from spent batteries, processes them for reuse, and pursues new mineral resources to feed the battery supply chain. Unlike firms that rely solely on mining or recycling, ABAT combines advanced recycling, metal extraction technologies, and new mine development to create a more integrated, responsible supply of battery materials. The overarching goal is to provide a stable, ethical, and environmentally sound source of critical battery materials to support electric mobility and energy storage at scale.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reno, Nevada

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • October 1, 2026 approval unlocks up to $100 million in black-mass sales.
  • FY2026 revenue exceeded $21.7 million, and ABAT posted its first adjusted gross profit.
  • DOE reinstated the $57 million Tonopah grant, preserving lithium-refinery momentum.

What critics are saying

  • BIS approval is conditional; losing it cuts foreign black-mass sales immediately.
  • Tonopah Flats still needs full NEPA completion and final capital before production.
  • ABAT still carries going-concern and financing risk if grants or exports stall.

What makes American Battery Technology unique

  • ABAT combines Nevada recycling, Tonopah lithium mining, and domestic battery-material refining.
  • Ryan Melsert built first commercial black-mass plant and secured DOE-backed scale-up.
  • October 1, 2026 BIS approval legitimizes ABAT’s recycled black mass export channel.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

4%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 1st, 2026
American Battery Technology shares jump 10% on $100M export approval for recycled battery materials

American Battery Technology shares jumped 10% in premarket trading after receiving US government approval to export up to $100 million of recycled black mass material. The approval from the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security came following new federal export controls on critical battery materials. Black mass contains lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite that can be reprocessed for new products. The company operates a commercial-scale recycling facility near Reno, Nevada, which processes end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap. The export licence follows American Battery Technology reporting year-on-year revenue growth exceeding 400% for fiscal 2026. The company is expanding operations with a second recycling facility supported by $150 million in competitive grants from the US Department of Energy.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 16th, 2026
ABAT hits first profit with $21.7M revenue, but US export ban threatens black mass sales

American Battery Technology Company reported its first-ever adjusted gross profit of $1.7 million in fiscal year 2026, marking a sharp turnaround from a $6.2 million loss the previous year. Revenue jumped over 400% to $21.7 million, driven by higher throughput at its recycling facility. However, the US Department of Commerce has effectively banned black mass exports unless companies obtain specific exceptions. American Battery Technology has applied for an exception but is storing black mass whilst awaiting a response. The company eliminated all long-term debt and increased cash to $49.5 million as of 30 June 2026. It received a $150 million Department of Energy grant for a second recycling facility and a $10 million grant for next-generation recycling technologies.

Yahoo Finance
May 14th, 2026
American Battery hits positive gross margin as Q3 revenue climbs 64% to $7.8M

American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ:ABAT) reported record fiscal Q3 revenue of $7.8 million on 11 May 2026, marking a 64% increase quarter over quarter. The company achieved its first positive gross margin whilst cost of goods sold rose only 11% over the same period. The revenue growth came from ramped operations at its Nevada critical mineral recycling facility. CEO Ryan Melsert said the positive gross margin milestone supports self-sustaining operations and will fund expansion of the recycling facility, development of a second facility, and construction of a lithium mine and refinery. On 28 April 2026, Maxim initiated coverage of American Battery with a Buy rating and $6 price target. The company develops battery materials technologies and explores for battery metals in the United States.

Yahoo Finance
May 10th, 2026
Maxim initiates American Battery Technology with $6 target, 76% upside ahead of Q3 results

American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ:ABAT) received a Buy rating from Maxim on 28 April, with a price target of $6, implying 75.70% upside from its current price of $3.42. The independent investment research firm initiated coverage ahead of the company's Q3 fiscal results, scheduled for release on 13 May. The Nevada-based battery recycling company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $4.76 million and a strong cash balance of $48.7 million. Founded in 2011, American Battery Technology focuses on sustainable production of battery-grade materials through commercial-scale recycling of lithium-ion batteries and development of primary lithium resources. The company is expanding operations in both recycling and lithium extraction, expected to drive continued revenue momentum in Q3.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 6th, 2026
ABAT hits $5.1M Q2 revenue, up 1,300% YoY, as recycling drives growth

American Battery Technology Company reported $4.8 million in revenue for Q2 2026, marking a year-over-year increase of over 1,300%. Combined with interest income, the total reached $5.1 million, exceeding cash cost of goods sold of $4.9 million for the first time. Revenue growth was driven by increased processing volumes at the company's Nevada recycling facility, which became operational in early 2025. The firm is developing a second recycling facility in the Southeast US with five times the capacity of its current site. The company's Tonopah Flats Lithium Project received Fast-41 designation to accelerate federal permitting. A pre-feasibility study published in October 2025 outlines a 45-year mine life with projected annual production of 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate.