Associate Chemical Engineer - Ascend Elements

Ascend Elements is a fast-growing organization that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. Recognized as a climate technology leader, the company elevates the value of recycled elements and engineers sustainable battery materials to support the global clean-energy transition. The company’s patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology produces new, sustainable cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in improved performance and lower carbon emissions. Ascend Elements is taking sustainability in the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

We're currently hiring an Associate Chemical Process Engineer to sit on-site at our manufacturing facility located in Covington, GA. The Associate Chemical Process Engineer oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements. The candidate will develop and maintain detailed work instructions for safe operation, provide suggestions to improve productivity, compile and analyze processing data, investigate manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions, support proposal and development activities and provide day to day support to manufacturing personnel. We are considering candidates at various experience levels, from new graduates to those with more experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, is highly disciplined, and works well in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Learn the process and participate in the commissioning to take over the line from the project team.
• Providing engineering support, troubleshooting of multiple chemical manufacturing processes, and providing process owner-level support for assigned processes.
• Work out the standard operation procedures and detailed work instructions. Provide operation training to production team.
• Monitoring and analyzing data from processes and experiments to ensure the safe and efficient operation of assigned processes and equipment.
• Identify root cause, evaluating equipment, processes, and process improvement activities of assigned processes.
• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Education and Other Skills:

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 0-2 years of experience
• Able to interpret drawings and specifications.
• The ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly.
• Proven ability to manage time and resources to meet schedule and cost goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Can train technical and non-technical staff.
• Willingness and ability to perform hands-on work.
• Experience in Microsoft project, CAD.
• Be committed to and must support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.
• Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.
• Attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.
• Follow 6S step-by-step methodology to maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety.
• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.
• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

This position is located in Covington, Georgia.

Ascend cannot sponsor visas in this role now nor in the future. This includes taking over sponsorship from prior employers or educational institutions.

Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.