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Process Engineer


Company : Novalith


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About NovalithNovalith is a clean deep tech company enabling a decarbonised and electric future. We aim to do this by becoming the world''s first low-cost & sustainable solution for developing novel technologies to extract lithium from various ores and produce high grade battery chemicals. Through our innovations and development, we''re creating a sustainable future in the resource sector.About NovalithNovalith is a clean deep tech company enabling a decarbonised and electric future. We aim to do this by becoming the world''s first low-cost & sustainable solution for developing novel technologies to extract lithium from various ores and produce high grade battery chemicals. Through our innovations and development, we''re creating a sustainable future in the resource sector.Our goal is to commercialise a cleaner lithium extraction process to reduce the environmental impact of lithium production for use in batteries and related applications. Novalith''s technology directly utilises carbon dioxide to produce a high purity, battery grade lithium carbonate and other battery chemicals.We''re proud of what we''ve achieved thus far, but we have room for more like-minded individuals. If you''re equally as passionate about a career in green/novel technology, we''d love to hear from you!About The OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced Process Engineer or Metallurgist to work within our engineering department to develop & guide advanced engineering concepts to assist with our novel mineral processing technology. You will be an integral part of a Project Delivery Team, bringing expert metallurgist knowledge for our lithium extraction projects in Australia and abroad.ResponsibilitiesPerform process engineering tasks including the metallurgical aspects of Novalith''s projects while recognizing and managing related safety, risks and opportunity aspects.Work with process engineers and any other disciplines as required to deliver documentation and design for large mineral extraction projects through bench scale and pilot plant development.Create the main engineering process documents and lists for engineering design using your experience for understanding what is included and how to generate best in class engineering documentation.Work closely with management and engineering teams to develop and test new novel technologies.Compilation of Process Design Criteria, Process Flow Diagrams and P&IDs along with associated mass and energy balance calculations.Aid in designs for modular and standardised engineering.Run simulation in Aspen and software to back up simpler excel calculations.QualificationExperience in chemical engineering or metallurgy required and preferred with hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, lithium extraction, and/or acid leaching, neutralization.Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, etc.).3-8 years experience minimum in design, commissioning and/or operational experience of hydrometallurgical processing equipment.Experience working with complicated engineering projects, Industrial Process or Battery chemical processing background advantageous.Experience in Crystallisation, fluidised bed and RO/IX design and operations highly advantageous.Knowledge/Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical test work programs (bench-scale, pilot-scale, on-site testing).Job BenefitsCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Paid Parental Leave family comes first!Opportunity to work with a talented, experienced team of entrepreneurs and innovators.Make a significant impact on the growth and success of a deep tech start-up.Newly renovated and state of the art office facilities in Alexandria.Opportunity to gain battery materials chemical engineering experience in a Sydney.We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and abilities, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, and experiences. 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