Plant Operator - Lithium Refining

Build the Future of Clean Energy with Mangrove Lithium We are revolutionizing battery materials with our breakthrough electrochemical lithium refining technology—producing cost-effective, sustainable, battery-grade lithium to power the global EV transition. Backed by world-class investors—including the Canada Growth Fund, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures, BDC Capital, and Mitsubishi —we are currently commissioning North America's first electrochemical lithium refining facility right here in Delta, B.C. Join us on the ground floor as we scale game-changing green tech.

Responsibilities

• As a Plant Operator on our Production team, you will operate cutting-edge electrochemical, water treatment, and chemical processing equipment: Commission & Launch: Assist in commissioning new production equipment, refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and troubleshooting initial start-up workflows.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on operator experience in chemical manufacturing, heavy industrial processing, or water/wastewater treatment.
• Strong baseline safety culture and experience handling acids, bases, and hazardous chemical reagents.

Preferred

• Prior experience with electrochemical systems, crystallization, or commissioning new greenfield facilities.

Top-Tier Pay

$31.25 – $43.27/hr with clear room for growth.

Benefits

From Day 1: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day. 4 Weeks Total Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation + 1 week paid personal days.

Perks & Support

$500/yr Personal Spending Account (fitness/wellness) + Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

Career Growth

Hands-on experience alongside top technical teams as our operational footprint expands.

Control & Monitor

Operate process equipment using SCADA / HMI systems ( Ignition ) and direct field instrumentation.

Core Chemical Processing

Prepare chemical batches (handling acids and bases safely), monitor digestors, brine treatment, filtration systems, evaporators, boilers, crystallizers, and proprietary electrolysers.

Problem-Solve & Maintain

Perform start-up/shutdown procedures, run controlled trial runs, diagnose equipment or process drift, and champion strict safety and environmental standards.

Location & Shift Schedule Location

Tilbury Industrial Area (Delta, BC). Reliable personal transportation is strongly recommended due to shift start/end times.

Shift Structure

Rotating shift schedule (days, nights, weekends) providing comprehensive plant coverage paired with predictable, scheduled blocks of time off.

Technical & SCADA Skills

Direct experience using HMI/SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition) and operating industrial equipment (pumps, valves, filtration, boilers, evaporators, crystallizers).

Schematics & Analytics

Ability to read Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and follow complex process flow schematics.

Education

High school diploma with solid foundational math and basic chemistry skills.