Business Development Associate/Chemist

at  Saltworks Technologies

Saltworks Technologies (Richmond, BC) is a global leader in advanced industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high-strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. We’re a fast-growing cleantech company offering exceptional career opportunities, driven by major global trends.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemist/Chemical Engineer to join our Business Development team! If you are interested in working closely with customers, while also working with our technical team to deliver state-of-the-art water treatment and lithium refining plants, the Business Development Associate position might be for you. Join a world leading team who is making a positive impact, where it matters!

• Developing a deep understanding of our ground-breaking products, water chemistry, and saline water treatment fundamentals while learning from internal technical experts. This position will be mentored by a Senior Business Development Engineer and supported by our entire technical team.
• Interviewing customers to understand their problem statements while gathering critical information to enable development of an effective solution.
• Working collaboratively with our internal team to develop creative and differentiated process options and present cost-optimized solutions to the customer.
• Focusing on customer service excellence through responsiveness, thoroughness, and quality outputs.
• Completing high-level process flow diagrams, mass and energy balance, and economic analyses.
• Drafting proposals, developing project plans (scope, schedule, cost), securing customer feedback, and ultimately working with the customer toward a solution.
• Building meaningful long-term relationships based on technical trust.
• Representing Saltworks through in-person customer meetings and at conferences and exhibitions.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Relevant engineering or science background with strong core knowledge of chemistry.
• Interest to help customers solve complex problems through the use of science and technology while collaborating with experts.
• Strong math skills and self-checks for accuracy.
• Excellent English verbal communication: ask questions and practice active listening.
• Strong English writing skills to concisely summarize key messages.
• Ability to process substantial amounts of information or lack of information and develop a solution that meets the customer’s objectives.
• Experience with economic assessments and building process or cost models using Excel.
• A sense of urgency in completing projects on time to meet customer deadlines.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain high quality of work and quickly learn new skills.
• Research skills to unearth potential new customer opportunities and market segments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an interest to meet new people and develop new relationships.
• Enjoy traveling to connect with customers and network at industry functions.
• The ability to speak Korean (nice to have, but not required).