Co-Op (Engineering)

Who are we? 

At Mangrove Lithium, we're revolutionizing battery materials with our cutting-edge electrochemical lithium refining platform, producing cost-effective and sustainable battery-grade lithium from diverse sources. Having recently secured C$50M from new and existing investors, including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures, BDC Capital, and Mitsubishi, we are in the process of building North America's first electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, BC. Join us in revolutionizing the lithium supply chain with our groundbreaking technology! 

Description

Reporting to the Lead Automation Engineer, the Co-Op (Engineering) will support site activities as we work towards the completion of our first commercial facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with HMI Programming: Support the engineering team in designing and programming HMI systems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to support project success.
• Documentation: Help prepare and review contract documentation, including equipment specs, instrumentation data sheets, cable schedules, installation specs, and more.
• Pilot Plant Support: Assist with electrical, automation, and instrumentation topics at our in-house pilot plant.
• Electrical Drawings: Create and review electrical drawings for small electrical control panels.
• Process and Documentation Maintenance: Help maintain processes and documentation within the engineering team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of industrial electrical control systems and familiarity with site and machine-level electrical drawings.
• Software Skills: Experience with drafting and modifying 2D AutoCAD files and familiarity with 3D plant modeling software.
• Instrumentation: Basic understanding of industrial instrumentation is desired.
• Team Player: Must be self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and passionate about learning.
• Critical Thinking: Excellent critical thinking, analysis, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Ability to interact with a wide range of scientists and engineers.

Why Mangrove? 

At Mangrove Lithium, our people are at the core of our groundbreaking technology. Here’s why you should join our team: 

Competitive Salary: We believe in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and offer competitive salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions. The pay rate for this role is $56,264 per annum.

Great Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a $500/year Personal Spending Account and an Employee Family Assistance Program to support your well-being. 

A Learning Organization: We are committed to your professional and career development, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth. 

Generous Time Off: Start with three weeks of vacation and an additional week of paid personal days to ensure you have the work-life balance you deserve. 

Join us at Mangrove Lithium and be part of a team that’s driving innovation and sustainability in the battery materials industry. Together, we can power a cleaner, greener future.