Role

Lithium Nevada Corporation is looking for an Intern Process Engineer for our Lithium Americas Technical Center in Reno, NV.  This position will help support the business and the future of Thacker Pass Operations. This position will be tasked with helping our process engineering team with process development and optimization by identifying, implementing, and reporting on process experiments and projects.  Responsibilities will include helping with hands on process experiments, identifying correct experimental methods, interpreting results, drawing scientifically based conclusions, and making recommendations.  The candidate must have relevant engineering experience based on classes and labs. 

This position will be based out of the Lithium Americas Technical Center in Reno, NV and will report to the Research and Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Process Engineering Team in design and development of experiments and/or projects.
• Actively participate in running and troubleshooting pilot plant unit operations for the extraction and processing of lithium from a clay resource.
• Act as a critical team member within the Technical Center Team.
• Taking samples frequently and preparing them for handoff to the analytical laboratory.
• Learn basic laboratory and piloting methods for conducting and carrying out experiments.
• Take notes, record data, and write reports required for projects or R&D initiatives.
• Be comfortable with general tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) and assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of equipment.
• Contribute ideas to improve the process design.
• Help ensure a safe working environment and provide a daily commitment to zero harm to employees, contractors, environment at the Technical Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Education

• Currently enrolled in chemical engineering or related discipline, at the collegiate level, required.

Requirements

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Results Oriented, Flexible, and adaptable.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office suite;
• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
• Competencies and behavioral attributes
  • Communication (verbal & written)
  • Interpersonal skills (internal & external)
  • Problem solving
  • Organizing & planning
  • Collaboration
  • Conceptual, innovative, & creative thinking skills
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of time on the job (Key areas may include travel to: between LAC sites in Nevada (Reno, Winnemucca, etc.) as well as potential analytical vendors or conference.

Work Schedule and Duration of Assignment:

The incumbent works a 40 hour/week schedule, primarily from Monday through Friday.  The role is planned as a summer internship with a duration of approximately ten weeks.