About the role Lilac Solutions is seeking a Process Technician to work in our manufacturing facility to commission, operate, and maintain chemical process equipment for materials production. Reporting to the Production Manager, this individual will help achieve shift, department and company objectives for safety, environmental stewardship, quality and reliability. This is a temporary role with the possibility for a permanent placement in the future. Lilac's Process Technicians work full-time in a manufacturing environment including both indoor and outdoor (tank farm operations) activities during all seasons. Individuals must be capable of occasionally lifting 50 pounds, working in tight spaces and at heights, climbing stairs and ladders, and frequent walking and standing. What you'll do<ul style=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Operate chemical process equipment including but not limited to pumps, valves, heat exchangers, material handling equipment, mixers, filters, and reaction vessels</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Perform process rounds and collect operating parameter data</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Conduct lab sampling and quality analysis to ensure quality and process optimization</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Troubleshoot and proactively address emerging risks that may impact safety, environmental compliance, product quality or equipment reliability</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Initiate the maintenance workflow process by creating work notifications and occasionally perform light maintenance.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Prepare equipment for maintenance activities in compliance with the safe work and LOTO permitting processes</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Occasionally enter confined spaces under proper permit conditions</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Participate in structured process improvement, risk management and problem-solving processes such as RCAs, MOCs, and PHAs</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Develop and maintain clear and accurate process and equipment documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures for future training</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Assist with other production related tasks as directed by production management</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">High School Diploma or equivalent required</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Basic mechanical and mathematical aptitude is required</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Able to work rotating shifts</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Must be capable of wearing a respirator during operations</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Organized with sharp attention to detail</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Associates degree in Process Technology or similar field</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Prior leadership responsibilities of people, processes, data or technology</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Ability to read and apply P&amp;IDs</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Solid understanding of process flow and operations, and experience w/ hands on problem solving</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:justify;">Previous manufacturing or process plant operations experience, especially in chemicals, petroleum, or water treatment</li></ul>EEO StatementLilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.A Note to Third-Party Recruiters At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from non-partnered third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited.

Lilac Solutions is transforming lithium extraction.

Our unique ion exchange technology enables lithium producers to accelerate project development, boost lithium recovery, streamline operations, and unlock new resources.

Process Technician 

About the role Lilac Solutions is seeking a Process Technician to work in our manufacturing facility to commission, operate, and maintain chemical process equipment for materials production. Reporting to the Production Manager, this individual will help achieve shift, department and company objectives for safety, environmental stewardship, quality and reliability. This is a temporary role with the possibility for a permanent placement in the future. Lilac's Process Technicians work full-time in a manufacturing environment including both indoor and outdoor (tank farm operations) activities during all seasons. Individuals must be capable of occasionally lifting 50 pounds, working in tight spaces and at heights, climbing stairs and ladders, and frequent walking and standing. What you'll do<ul><li>Operate chemical process equipment including but not limited to pumps, valves, heat exchangers, material handling equipment, mixers, filters, and reaction vessels</li><li>Perform process rounds and collect operating parameter data</li><li>Conduct lab sampling and quality analysis to ensure quality and process optimization</li><li>Troubleshoot and proactively address emerging risks that may impact safety, environmental compliance, product quality or equipment reliability</li><li>Initiate the maintenance workflow process by creating work notifications and occasionally perform light maintenance.</li><li>Prepare equipment for maintenance activities in compliance with the safe work and LOTO permitting processes</li><li>Occasionally enter confined spaces under proper permit conditions</li><li>Participate in structured process improvement, risk management and problem-solving processes such as RCAs, MOCs, and PHAs</li><li>Develop and maintain clear and accurate process and equipment documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures for future training</li><li>Assist with other production related tasks as directed by production management</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent required</li><li>Basic mechanical and mathematical aptitude is required</li><li>Able to work rotating shifts</li><li>Must be capable of wearing a respirator during operations</li><li>Organized with sharp attention to detail</li><li>Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Associates degree in Process Technology or similar field</li><li>Prior leadership responsibilities of people, processes, data or technology</li><li>Ability to read and apply P&amp;IDs</li><li>Solid understanding of process flow and operations, and experience w/ hands on problem solving</li><li>Previous manufacturing or process plant operations experience, especially in chemicals, petroleum, or water treatment</li></ul>EEO StatementLilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.A Note to Third-Party Recruiters At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from non-partnered third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited.

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