Business Development Associate/Chemist

Saltworks Technologies (Richmond, BC) is a global leader in advanced industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high-strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. We’re a fast-growing cleantech company offering exceptional career opportunities, driven by major global trends.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemist/Chemical Engineer to join our Business Development team! If you are interested in working closely with customers, while also working with our technical team to deliver state-of-the-art water treatment and lithium refining plants, the Business Development Associate position might be for you. Join a world leading team who is making a positive impact, where it matters!

Here is what the role entails:

• Developing a deep understanding of our ground-breaking products, water chemistry, and saline water treatment fundamentals while learning from internal technical experts. This position will be mentored by a Senior Business Development Engineer and supported by our entire technical team.
• Interviewing customers to understand their problem statements while gathering critical information to enable development of an effective solution.  
• Working collaboratively with our internal team to develop creative and differentiated process options and present cost-optimized solutions to the customer.
• Focusing on customer service excellence through responsiveness, thoroughness, and quality outputs.
• Completing high-level process flow diagrams, mass and energy balance, and economic analyses.
• Drafting proposals, developing project plans (scope, schedule, cost), securing customer feedback, and ultimately working with the customer toward a solution.
• Building meaningful long-term relationships based on technical trust.
• Representing Saltworks through in-person customer meetings and at conferences and exhibitions.

• Relevant engineering or science background with strong core knowledge of chemistry.
• Interest to help customers solve complex problems through the use of science and technology while collaborating with experts.
• Strong math skills and self-checks for accuracy.
• Excellent English verbal communication: ask questions and practice active listening.
• Strong English writing skills to concisely summarize key messages.   
• Ability to process substantial amounts of information or lack of information and develop a solution that meets the customer’s objectives.
• Experience with economic assessments and building process or cost models using Excel.
• A sense of urgency in completing projects on time to meet customer deadlines.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain high quality of work and quickly learn new skills.
• Research skills to unearth potential new customer opportunities and market segments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an interest to meet new people and develop new relationships.
• Enjoy traveling to connect with customers and network at industry functions.
• The ability to speak Korean (nice to have, but not required).

Why join Saltworks?

We have an outstanding team that is passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.

Join a team pioneering the future of water. Some of our customers include world-leading electric vehicle makers, semiconductor firms, mining companies, agriculture firms, and more!

We offer:

• A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
• Opportunities to advance technically or in leadership roles.
• A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork.
• Fun social activities and company events.

How to apply:

If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

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