Plant Operator - Lithium Refining

Delta, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$31–$43 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Plant Operator will commission and operate electrochemical, water treatment, and chemical processing equipment using SCADA systems. They are responsible for preparing chemical batches, monitoring process performance, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Job details

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. 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. What You’ll Do 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. 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. What You Bring Experience: 3+ years of hands-on operator experience in chemical manufacturing, heavy industrial processing, or water/wastewater treatment. Chemical Safety Mindset: Strong baseline safety culture and experience handling acids, bases, and hazardous chemical reagents. 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. Assets (Bonus Points): Prior experience with electrochemical systems, crystallization, or commissioning new greenfield facilities.

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Requirements

Candidates must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing, heavy industrial processing, or water treatment. A high school diploma is required, along with proficiency in reading P&IDs and operating industrial control systems.