Principal Chemical Engineer

SYRAH TECHNOLOGIES•Vidalia, LA

About The Position

Syrah Resources Limited is an Australian Stock Exchange-listed industrial minerals and technology company, operating the Balama Graphite Operation in Mozambique and the downstream Active Anode Material Project in Vidalia, Louisiana. The company aims to be a leading supplier of graphite and anode material products for battery and industrial markets, with a focus on fairness, respect, ethical and sustainable business practices, workforce diversity, and a safe and inclusive work environment. Flexible working options are available. The Principal Chemical Engineer will be based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and report to the GM Technology & Innovation (Battery Anode Material). The role provides technical leadership, drives innovation and process optimization, and contributes to studies and projects supporting Syrah’s Active Anode Material growth strategy. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise to projects and operations, lead studies, optimize manufacturing processes, translate research outcomes into design solutions, prepare and approve engineering deliverables, and support cost, safety, and compliance objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
10 or more years of relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, transport phenomena, and process automation and control.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
Proactiveness and demonstrated ability to think conceptually and make assertive decisions with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cohesively with team members.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including experience leading engineers and projects.
Sound computer proficiency, including advanced MS Office skills, Excel, SysCAD or other process simulation software, and database skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry experience with a minerals processing focus, such as hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and expertise to AAM projects and operations, and mentor junior engineers.
Lead conceptual, scoping, and feasibility studies as required.
Collaborate with AAM projects and operations teams to design and optimize anode material manufacturing processes for scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Work with the Technology & Innovation product development team to translate research outcomes into design solutions.
Prepare, review, and approve engineering deliverables, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, mechanical equipment lists, and functional and equipment specifications.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction in collaboration with AAM operations teams.
Provide input for budgets, business case proposals, cost reports, plans, and scope of work documents.
Keep up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
Implement safety protocols and risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations on AAM projects.