Project Engineer EV Battery Recycling Plant

Company Description

Critical Mineral Recovery™ (CMR) is poised to become a global leader in the recycling of electric vehicle and consumer-grade lithium-ion batteries. Upon completion of its new, state-of-the-art 225,000-square-foot battery processing facility in Fredericktown, Missouri, USA in Q1 2023, CMR will be able to process more than 60,000 tons per year of Li-ion batteries and battery-related materials, such as cathode and anode foils. Between its enormous capacity, low-cost processing methodologies, and large supply of batteries and battery-related materials, which are sourced directly from OEM’s, battery manufacturers, and other battery processors in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, CMR will be one of the largest Li-ion battery processors in the world.  

Critical Mineral Recovery™ will produce commercial-grade products, most notably powders that are rich in nickel, cobalt, and lithium, that can then be refined into battery-grade sulphates and carbonates used to make the raw material inputs needed by EV and consumer Li-ion battery manufacturers around the world. CMR, by processing batteries and battery-related materials from both consumers, processors, and manufacturers alike and redirecting critical inputs back into the battery manufacturing supply chain, will establish a truly closed-loop solution in the global marketplace that is both environmentally responsible and scalable for future growth as the global demand for such products flourishes in the coming generation. 

Job Description

CMR has an opening for a Project Engineer.

The Project Engineer reports to the Plant Operations Manager.  Project engineers oversee and facilitate the completion of construction and engineering projects. They supervise and lead a team of on-site laborers to ensure everyone follows the project plans and budget. Adhering to project timelines and maintaining a safe work environment are high priorities.  In the project engineer role, you will evaluate the final plans to determine all technical aspects, including equipment needs, parts, labor force, raw materials, and timelines for completion. You must maintain detailed reports, and frequent communication of project status to management is expected. Success in this role will be demonstrated by safely completing projects ahead of time or on time, while keeping within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains project database by writing computer programs, entering and backing up data.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Intermittent travel required between various Company facilities located within 1.5 hours driving time from Fredericktown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field
• 4 or more years’ experience Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Project Management in a manufacturing environment
• Track record of successful equipment or systems implementation from design to installation to startup.
• Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present information inside and outside of the Company
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to understand and interpret technical information.
• Self-motivated and able to work ind