Location: Big Spring, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
About Us
Join a pioneering lithium technology company transforming the future of sustainable energy. Our proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) process unlocks lithium from oilfield brines, enabling efficient, environmentally responsible lithium production right here in the United States.
We are committed to advancing domestic critical mineral production while reducing environmental impact and supporting the growing demand for battery materials that power the clean energy transition.
Position Summary
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial facilities and infrastructure systems. This role supports day-to-day operations, maintenance activities, capital projects, process optimization initiatives, and facility improvements.
The Facilities Engineer collaborates with operations, maintenance, project teams, contractors, and engineering disciplines to ensure facilities operate in accordance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
This position requires strong technical expertise in facility systems, troubleshooting, project execution, risk management, and operational support. Depending on experience, the Facilities Engineer may lead investigations, risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and mentor junior engineers.
Essential Responsibilities
Operations & Facility Support
- Serve as the facility engineer supporting assigned operational systems and infrastructure.
- Provide technical support for facility operations, maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications.
- Support operational changes, troubleshooting efforts, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Conduct routine facility surveillance and performance reviews using key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to optimize safety, reliability, and efficiency.
- Support facility shutdowns, turnarounds, and planned maintenance activities.
- Assist with commissioning, startup, and operational readiness efforts.
Engineering & Project Execution
- Review engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and technical documents to ensure compliance with engineering standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the planning, design, and execution of capital improvement and infrastructure projects.
- Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and project execution plans.
- Coordinate activities with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
- Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and facility modifications.
- Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and commissioning activities.
- Assist with capital budget planning and project cost management.
Risk Management & Safety
- Participate in risk assessments, hazard reviews, process safety studies, and operational risk evaluations.
- Support or lead Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), hazard identification reviews, and process safety initiatives.
- Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Support closure of corrective actions resulting from audits, incidents, and risk assessments.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Lead or participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
- Identify opportunities to improve facility performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- Conduct performance testing, operational trials, and process optimization studies.
- Develop and maintain operating guidelines, procedures, and engineering documentation.
- Analyze facility performance data and recommend improvements based on operational trends.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Coordinate activities across operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams.
- Communicate technical issues, project updates, and operational recommendations to stakeholders.
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and technical personnel.
- Provide technical leadership during facility projects, troubleshooting efforts, and operational challenges.
- Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5-8 years of engineering experience supporting industrial facilities, infrastructure systems, manufacturing operations, energy, utilities, oil and gas, water systems, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, design standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting facility operations, maintenance, reliability, and troubleshooting activities.
- Experience with project execution, capital project development, and engineering support during construction and commissioning.
- Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, process safety management, and hazard review processes.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting water infrastructure, water treatment systems, produced water systems, utility systems, or fluid handling facilities.
- Experience with pipeline hydraulics, pump systems, fluid transport, and pressure systems.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
- Experience with process optimization and facility performance improvement initiatives.
- Experience conducting HAZOPs, risk assessments, and process safety studies.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, piping systems, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and associated infrastructure.
- Experience managing capital budgets and supporting project cost controls.
- Previous leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure is preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Facility Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Water Infrastructure Systems
- Water Treatment Operations
- Pipeline Hydraulics
- Pump System Design & Optimization
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- HAZOP Facilitation & Participation
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Reliability Engineering
- Capital Project Execution
- Commissioning & Startup Support
- PSSR Reviews
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Process Optimization
- Engineering Design Review
- Budget Planning & Cost Control
Core Competencies
- Technical Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Time Management
- Adaptability & Accountability
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in industrial plant environments.
- Ability to walk, climb stairs, ladders, and navigate operating facilities.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Occasional extended hours, on-call support, or weekend work as required to support plant operations, shutdowns, startups, and project activities
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities
Compensation
Pay: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
