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Process Engineering Technician

Process Engineering Technician

CompanyLilac Solutions
LocationOakland, CA, USA
Salary$34 – $44
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Familiar with laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface and collaborate with other engineers, chemists, and operators.
  • Pass a respirator fit test periodically, move up to 50 lbs on occasion, and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

  • Routine daily monitoring of lithium extraction modules. Make observations in unit for any leaks or equipment failure that may create hazard or inefficiency.
  • Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment such as pumps, valves, and sensors. Ensure all required preventative maintenance is completed. Perform equipment calibration as necessary.
  • Refill process inputs such as brine, water, and acid. Manage process outputs by disposing of waste streams in compliance with protocols.
  • Prepare brine for lithium extraction, including chemical treatment and filtration.
  • Collect process samples from various stages of operation to support real time analysis and decision making. Support analytical work including preparing samples for ICP analysis and titrations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience.
  • Experience working with process equipment in an industrial setting, preferably with brine solutions or water treatment systems.