Job Description

Director of Adsorption Processes will be responsible for optimizing and developing Marko Lithium Energy’s adsorption process. The role involves understanding the process design synergies between adsorption and solvent extraction and any other downstream system that provides a recycle to adsorption. Knowledge in lithium sorption and desorption ideal. Must be able to develop a project plan that matches with the corporate and business objectives of Marko Lithium Energy. This is not a R&D role.

The candidate must have direct experience with a process intensification commercial success. Candidates will be required to develop innovative process designs for direct lithium extraction. Expert understanding of the chemical and physical systems for adsorption are mandatory. The successful candidate will supervise all aspects of the adsorption process and will be required to provide leadership and mentorship to the team. This position is only for self-motivated, thorough, diligent, and very organized technologists with excellent project management skills and knows how to be a great team member.

Responsibilities

You will work directly with the CTO. Your workday will involve working across multidisciplinary and project execution teams. You will be responsible for the development of a project execution plan with the primary objective of designing an adsorption process that economically extracts lithium.

Engineering and laboratory responsibilities
Oversee and delegate tasks associated with project plan objectives
Organize and monitor daily activity of engineering design and laboratory work
Lab Administration
Ensure all test work is carried out safely and correctly
Effectively provide leadership and mentorship with all technicians and engineers: direct and indirect reports
Process Design
Execute in optimizing the adsorption process design
Leverage process intensification skills to innovate
Report findings and help direct the next steps
Collaborate with other managers, directors, and upper management as needed to accelerate achieving milestones
Projects
Provide guidance for the engineering and lab teams with test work needed to develop and test new adsorption process technologies
Guide technicians and engineers in work priority
Develop a rapid testing process that will assist in qualifying candidate customers for commercialization opportunities

External contact

Excels at communicating with external stakeholders and customers
Strong ability at technical communications for laypersons

Basic Qualifications

Master or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering.
Over 10 years of experience with an emphasis on packed column design and novel processes for material handling of ion exchange resins and/or adsorbent materials
Over 7 years with Detailed Engineering Design for Commercial Chemical Plants
Experience with synthesis and commercial development of adsorbents especially lithium sorbents is a plus
Proven leader in process engineering design with advanced knowledge of adsorption and ion exchange mechanisms
Expert in the commercial development of adsorption processes
Excellent Relationship skills –
Requires integrated work with the project development team
Must work closely with the entire lab, engineering, and project execution teams
Must be able to communicate with internal and external customers
Self-directed and self-motivated
Proficient computer skills – specifically Microsoft Office, Excel and Lotus Notes databases
Excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing methods for product testing and experimental design and equipment/process design
Presentation skills must be exemplary
Proven experience in managing a commercial project team is a must

Marko Lithium Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Marko Lithium Energy is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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Role Description

Develop, mentor, coach and lead EHS team members based on data driven assessments and Stakeholder input.
Assist with the development and implementation of EHS programs and management systems.
Actively work as a key Management of Change (MoC) stakeholder on behalf of the Marko Lithium Energy EHS and Facilities teams to ensure that changes result in improved controls of risks to health, safety and the environment.
Help to establish, track, communicate and develop plans achieve EHS performance goals.
Direct the implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs necessary to improve and foster a positive EHS culture.
Develop and maintain working partnerships with business stakeholders to customize and implement solutions that support EHS risk reduction for Marko Lithium Energy employees and supporting personnel.
Work independently to understand the business and manage tasks that support risk reduction and legal compliance without specific direction.
Work proactively with the leadership to ensure the participation in and consistent implementation of EHS initiatives.
Provide timely activities and project status reports of performance compared to company EHS goals and strategic initiatives.
Prepare and present compliance program documents, assessment reports, accident reports, training course materials, funding requests, and statistics that are technically accurate and complete.
Conduct hazard evaluations before and during project work, and other exposure assessments as needed.
Provide recommendations to prevent exposures to EHS hazards.
What You’ll Bring

10+ years of experience working with EHS compliance and management systems within manufacturing operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety-related discipline.
Practical, hands-on experience with the following: Risk assessment, equipment and process safety, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance initiatives, and incident root cause analysis.
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements and regulations at federal and local levels.
Ability to adapt, adjust schedules when needed, take initiative, prioritize and work effectively within a fast-paced innovative environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence and communicate with associates and all levels of management
Proficiency with standard business software, including word processing, presentation software, and spreadsheets.
Working knowledge of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP).

Additional Desired Qualifications

Certifications – CSP, CHMM, CPE, CIH

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Benefits
Healthcare (Health, Dental, Vision)
PTO
Sick Leave
Equity Compensation
Opportunity to contribute to accelerated growth of the company

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Job Description

The Synthetic (Project) Chemist will be responsible for developing Marko Lithium Energy’s R&D projects for compound synthesis and furthering the solvent extraction project. The successful candidate will supervise all aspects of the manufacture of the synthesized chemistry. The ideal best candidate for this role is highly self-motivated, thorough, diligent, and very organized with excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

Work with a team of experienced Marko Lithium Energy scientists in research and development focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry including:

Lab responsibilities 
Oversee and delegate tasks associated to organic synthesis
Organize daily activity of laboratory work, specifically the R&D work
Lab Administration
Ensure all test work is carried out safely and correctly
Be able to do the work of all technicians and engineers

Research

Order or have synthesized the reagents needed to further R&D testing
Report findings and help direct the next steps
Ensure that all equipment and reagents are ordereed
Work with other directors and VP to ensure that project timelines and research are on target

Projects
Provide SX team with test work needed to develop and test new SX technologies
Guide technicians and engineers in work priority

External contact
Be able to technically explain and market our technology to customers

Basic Qualifications

PhD degree in chemistry.
Experience synthesizing a variety of organic molecules.
Knowledge of standard techniques related to synthesis and purification of organic molecules.
Excellent Relationship skills –
Requires integrated work with project development team
Must work closely with the entire lab group
Must be able to communicate with internal and external customers
Self-directed and self-motivated.
Proficient computer skills – specifically Microsoft Office, Excel and Lotus Notes databases.
Excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing methods for product testing and experimental design.
Presentation skills.
Proven experience in managing a research project.

Marko Lithium Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Marko Lithium Energy is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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Job Description

Process Engineer will translate Marko Lithium Energy’s separation advances into technologies such as electrodialysis, solvent extraction, ion adsorption, and ion exchange scaling from bench to pilot and demonstration scale leading to commercialization. The role will lead a team responsible for flowsheet design, simulations, equipment sizing, and specifications, and developing PFDs, PIDs, HAZID, and HAZOPs. The position will be responsible for designing, building, and operating pilot and demonstration plants with inputs from equipment vendors and engineering and play a lead role in technology transfer to commercialization.

Responsibilities

Work on a team of experienced Marko Lithium Energy scientists in research and development focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry including:

Lead Marko Lithium Energy novel lithium extraction materials and technologies scale-up to pilot, demonstration, and commercial scale.
Manage and mentor engineering staff in areas of materials production and process development in areas of membrane production and separation, electrodialysis, ion exchange/adsorption and solvent extraction.
Track and communicate the status of laboratory projects to design, production, and materials engineers.
Evaluate the state of the industry techniques and equipment for future lab and pilot testing capabilities.
Convert technical information from laboratory to pilot and commercial process systems.
Coordinate testing and piloting with contract laboratories.
Interface with equipment vendors to procure equipment to specifications.
Engage with EPC contractors to deliver demonstration and commercial plants.
Oversee development and implementation process plants at all scales.
Assess competitive technologies and their applications.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Minerals Engineering)
Minimum 5 years of work experience in process development, piloting, scale-up, and operations.
Understands integrating technology into overall process design.
Experience with typical hydrometallurgical unit operations, specifically membrane separation, ion exchange, and solvent extraction technologies.
Experienced with project development, management, and delivery.

Additional Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Understanding of techniques applicable for lithium extraction, separation, recovery, and refining.
General knowledge of the water desalination, membrane, energy storage, and lithium industries.
Strong knowledge of unit operation functionality including understanding the strengths and weaknesses of various unit operations and their limitations.
Conducting engineering calculations, mass and energy balances, process modeling, and process equipment design.
Strong capital cost and operating cost knowledge of relevant processes, equipment, and unit operations.
Integrating safety in design, Process Safety, HAZOP, and HAZID.
Effective communication skills as related to the board, partners, and investors including presentation skills at meetings and conferences.

Marko Lithium Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Marko Lithium Energy is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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The Project manager will play an instrumental part in translating Marko Lithium Energy’s lithium separation technologies into demonstration-scale leading to commercialization. The role will be part of the process engineering team and report to the VP of Process Engineering. The position will be responsible for execution of Marko Lithium Energy pilot projects and lithium separation technology scale up projects. The position is based in Miami, FL, and some international travel will likely be required.

Responsibilities

Work on a team of experienced Marko Lithium Energy scientists and engineers on projects focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry including:

● Tracking and execution of pilot plant delivery and operation, including shipping logistics, customs issues, scheduling, testing, and analysis of samples.
● Quality control of pilot and other ancillary equipment deployed to the field.
● Manage relationships with third party service and equipment providers.
● Support troubleshooting and resolving of critical issues in the field
● Interface with equipment vendors to procure equipment to specifications.

Required Qualifications

● Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
● Minimum 5 years of managing engineering projects.
● Experience with execution, installation, and commissioning of pilot and demonstration plants
● Experience with water treatment systems (controls, monitoring, etc.)
● Ability to deliver and interpret design drawings and blueprints.
● Experienced with project development, management, and delivery.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Marko Lithium Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Marko Lithium Energy is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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In this role, depending on your major or indicated area of desired focus, you will contribute to a variety of initiatives that may include business development, growth strategy, research & development, lab work, and any other task related to Marko Lithium Energy’s lithium extraction and next-gen battery businesses.

Responsibilities (based on the Applicant’s major)

● Support in day-to-day lab activities, operations, scientific research, and technology development.
● Assist in the scale-up and development of extraction and battery technologies in the lab and Marko Lithium Energy piloting warehouse.
● Assist the science team with sample preparation and analysis, membrane testing and manufacturing, electrodialysis assembly and testing, lab growth and functionality, and other key tasks associated with daily operations.
● Conduct research in support of business development and competitor analysis.
● Support in the continual management of Marko Lithium Energy back-end functions and systems.
● Assist Marko Lithium Energy team members in effectively delivering projects.
● Stay knowledgeable and up to date with current news and developments in the lithium and renewable energy space.
● Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support any initiative no matter how menial.

Requirements

● Prior lab internship or working experience outside of the University.
● On track toward a chemical, material science, environmental science, marketing, business, finance, or other bachelor’s or master’s degree.
● Experience and knowledge of the direct lithium extraction space and technologies a plus but not required.
● Interest in working in a fast pace environment.
● Hard-working mentality and willingness to support management on a variety of jobs and initiatives throughout the week.
● Effective verbal/written communication skills.
● Ability to multi-task, maintain a flexible schedule, and execute on assigned tasks.
● Ability to ask for help when needed.
● Team player and positive individual.

Who We Are

● Marko Lithium Energy began as an idea that the lithium mining industry and surrounding supply chain were due for a shakeup. With demand for lithium set to explode and outdated extraction technology and operations in place, this provided us with an opportunity to disrupt the market by making it more efficient and sustainable.
● With our innovative technology we have found solutions to rectify supply chain issues while unlocking the shift the mining sector needed to be a part of a transition towards a clean energy future.

Our Values

Innovative

Curiosity is at the core of all of our endeavors. Forging the path with revolutionary technologies and research, Marko Lithium Energy develops unique energy solutions for a sustainable future.

Creative

Fueled by passion, we develop groundbreaking strategies to create cleaner methods of energy production and storage. Disrupting antiquated infrastructures with new research, technologies, and systems.

Sustainable

Leading the global shift towards renewable energy resources, we develop economical and efficient products and protocols aimed at reducing the environmental impact of our actions, as well as mitigating climate change.

What type of people we want to join Marko Lithium Energy?

● We are looking for Team Members who are passionate about Marko Lithium Energy mission to Power the World and are driven by the urgency to facilitate the renewable energy transition through sustainable lithium extraction.
● If you are a driven self-starter, someone who’s innovative and hardworking works well in a team setting, and excels at whatever you do – we want to work with you.
● We trust that no setbacks will derail you from achieving your goals.

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