Key Responsibilities

• Commission, operate, and optimize a world-first demonstration-scale lithium extraction and refining systems, with training and senior technical support provided.
• Maintain a strong safety mindset by following all procedures, keeping a clean and organized workspace, and identifying potential hazards early.
• Collect, analyze, and manage process data, including wet-lab testing, interpretation, and accurate documentation.
• Build technical knowledge in water treatment processes, inorganic water chemistry, and lithium refining with support from Saltworks experts.
• Learn and apply an understanding of Saltworks’ products, processes, and demonstration-plant infrastructure to support troubleshooting and optimization.
• Contribute to reporting and provide feedback on process behavior, equipment performance, and opportunities for design improvement.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance tasks, involving skilled tradespeople for complex or specialized work.
• Strengthen technical communication skills through work with engineering drawings, documentation, troubleshooting practices, and mass balances.

You Will Be a Great Fit If You Have

• A degree or diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or Engineering Technology, with 2 - 3 years of hands-on experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• A strong safety mindset and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Hands-on experience using tools, industrial instruments, and lab equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• The ability to learn quickly and maintain a high standard for quality work.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

Why Join Saltworks?

At Saltworks, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real-world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies. Every team member contributes meaningfully, from early-stage development through field deployment.

Saltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Engineering offers one of the longest runways for AI-driven productivity and automation, and Saltworks aims to be at the forefront of this shift. We provide the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed for engineers and technical professionals to apply AI meaningfully in their work.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
• Regular social activities and company events.

How to Apply

If you would like to join the Saltworks team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

Salary: Negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and alignment with comparable roles internally.

Location: Viewfield, Saskatchewan

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