Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout UsWith more than 30 years of experience, Cirba Solutions is the premier battery recycling materials and management company extracting critical materials from scrap and used batteries and then supplying those battery-grade metals back into the supply chain. As the only vertically integrated team with an operational, differentiated platform and a full suite of capabilities, Cirba Solutions is leading the creation of a circular battery supply chain. www.cirbasolutions.com____Role OverviewThe Process Engineer is the on-site technical resource for process engineering at the Lancaster facility, providing hands-on Operations support, driving continuous process improvement, and leading small-capital project execution. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Capital Projects to improve process reliability, safety, and throughput across the site's battery recycling operations. Core focus areas include:Providing on-site troubleshooting and technical support to Operations to resolve process upsets and improve equipment reliabilityIdentifying, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvement opportunities across safety, quality, throughput, and costDeveloping and executing small capital projects, from scope and justification through commissioning and start-upImplementing, maintaining, and continuously improving process safety systems in alignment with PSM and RMP requirements____Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and lead the execution of continuous improvement projects that increase yield, reliability, and cost efficiency across the processLead troubleshooting efforts and provide hands-on technical support to Operations for process upsets, equipment issues, and process controlServe as the plant's local resource for capital project development, process design, and execution, partnering with corporate Engineering as neededSupport the development and optimization of recovery processes for nickel, cobalt, lithium, and other metals and materials recovered from batteriesPerform root cause analysis on process deviations, equipment failures, and quality or safety incidents, and drive corrective and preventive actionsCollect, analyze, and report process and production KPIs (yield, uptime, throughput, and quality) to support data-driven decision-makingParticipate in and support additional site PSM elements, including management of change (MOC), incident investigation, document management, employee training, and pre-start-up safety reviews (PSSR)Develop and maintain P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications to keep engineering documentation current and accurateDevelop and execute time and motion studies to streamline battery disassembly, tear-down, and material staging activitiesSupport standard operating procedure (SOP), training, commissioning, and maintenance plan creation for newly installed process equipmentPartner with Maintenance to define equipment reliability strategies, preventive maintenance schedules, and critical spare parts requirementsCoordinate with Quality to investigate and resolve process-related deviations and support product specification complianceSupport Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) improvement initiatives and compliance, including Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP), and broader environmental requirements (permits, wastewater, air emissions, waste characterization)Evaluate and support scale-up of new or emerging process technologies from pilot through full productionAll other duties as assigned____QualificationsRequired:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering strongly preferred)3-5 years of process engineering experience in mining, chemical processing, battery materials, or a related industrial manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of process design, unit operations, and process control fundamentalsDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues using structured root cause analysis techniques (5 Why, fishbone, FMEA)Familiarity with P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and technical engineering drawingsWorking knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirementsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools to track and report process performanceSelf-driven with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to cross-functional audiencesTRAVEL: InfrequentPreferred:Technical experience in solids handling, milling, and solid/liquid separationExperience in hydrometallurgical, extractive metallurgy, or battery recycling processesSix Sigma / LEAN certification (Green Belt or higher) with demonstrated continuous improvement project experienceExperience with capital project cost estimating, scope development, and contractor/vendor managementFamiliarity with Power BI, Minitab, or similar statistical and data visualization toolsExperience supporting environmental compliance activities (air permits, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste management)____Physical RequirementsStanding/Walking: SometimesSitting: SometimesLifting/Carrying 50 lbs: NeverPushing/Pulling: SometimesClimbing: StairsStopping/Bending: SometimesReaching above shoulder: SometimesRepeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Most TimesOperate Motor Vehicle: SometimesOperate Manual Equipment: NeverOperate machinery/power tools: Never____Worksite ConditionsWeather Exposure: NeverTemperature Extremes: NeverNoise: SometimesOdors: SometimesDust or Mist: SometimesFumes or Vapors: SometimesChemicals

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