Commissioning Engineer/Technologist

at  Saltworks Technologies

Saltworks Technologies (Richmond, BC) is a global technology leader in advanced industrial desalination 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 company offering exceptional career opportunities, driven by major global trends.

THIS POSITION ALSO REQUIRES THESE UNIVERSAL SKILL SETS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain a high quality of work and quickly learn new skills.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work, while meeting deadlines.
• Positive attitude, can-do approach, and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• Hands-on tooling and troubleshooting skills (not essential, yet beneficial).

If you have an Engineering degree or diploma and are interested in delivering systems/projects to completion, the Commissioning Engineer/Technologist role at Saltworks might be for you.

As a Commissioning Engineer/Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of our systems by:

• Working closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) and other Engineering teams to support the entire commissioning project lifecycle. Including:
• Developing and implementing efficient and standardized procedures for factory and site commissioning, while enhancing our cutting-edge industrial desalination and resource recovery plants.
• Engaging in detailed commissioning planning.
• Testing and commissioning innovative clean technology solutions.
• Representing Saltworks at customer job sites to deliver high-quality system/plant commissioning and ensuring a seamless handover to customers (regular international travel will be required).
• Bringing forward design feedback, driving continuous improvement and innovation within our engineering teams.
• Opportunities to become a subject matter expert, enabling you to keep and expand technical skills while also developing project management skills (with full management support).

On average, your work will be 50% at customer sites and 50% at our headquarters. Field shifts generally require 2-3 weeks at site, followed by a similar time at headquarters. Further afield locations may require longer periods at site.
At Saltworks, we believe in fostering a learning environment. As such, you will gain industrial system testing and commissioning skills while being trained and mentored by project managers and senior leaders.