Position Status: This position is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Reports To: Refinery General Manager & Commissioning Leader.

Rate of Pay: Annual base salary range of $140,000-$170,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

About Electra Battery Materials Electra is a leader in advancing North America's critical minerals supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The Company's primary focus is constructing North America's only cobalt sulfate refinery, as part of a phased strategy to onshore critical minerals refining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In addition to the Refinery, Electra holds a significant land package in Idaho's Cobalt Belt, including its Iron Creek project and surrounding properties, positioning the Company as a potential cornerstone for North American cobalt and copper production. Electra is also advancing black mass recycling opportunities to recover critical materials from end-of-life batteries, while continuing to evaluate growth opportunities in nickel refining and other downstream battery materials.

Responsibilities

Lead the hydrometallurgical refinery's day-to-day Operations in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner and be responsible;

Oversee daily production activities to achieve operational, quality, and business objectives;

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements;

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through leadership and continuous improvement;

Monitor plant performance and implement strategies to maximize throughput, recovery, and efficiency;

Develop and execute operational plans to meet production targets, quality and customer requirements;





Coordinate activities between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Laboratory, and Logistics departments;

Identify operational risks, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions;

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance, reduce costs, and improve reliability;

Support commissioning, start-up, and optimization of new equipment and process improvements;

Collaborate with Process Engineering to improve metallurgical performance and process efficiency;

Monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement plans where required;

Provide leadership and guidance to Electrical & Instrumentation and Controls personnel;

Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures and operational best practices;

Manage departmental operating budgets and control labour, utility, and operating costs;

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, supervisors and operations personnel;

Conduct performance evaluations and support employee training and development initiatives;

Prepare operational reports, production summaries, and performance updates for senior leadership;

Build strong working relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies;





Drive operational excellence through data analysis, innovation, and continuous improvement;

Ensure all refinery activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards; and,

Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline or a diploma with extensive relevant experience;

Minimum 10 years of operations experience in hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, chemical processing, or metallurgical refining;

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing production or refinery operations;

Strong understanding of leaching, solvent extraction, precipitation, crystallization, filtration, and related hydrometallurgical processes;

Experience with commissioning and plant start-up is considered a strong asset;

Knowledge of Ontario health, safety, and environmental regulations is preferred;

Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;

Experience using ERP systems, maintenance management software, and process control systems is an asset;

High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy; and,

Excellent written and oral communication.

Why Join Electra Battery Materials?

Recognition and results-driven compensation

Training and development opportunities

Culture where innovation is rewarded

Health and wellbeing

Ongoing communication and two-way feedback

Electra Battery Materials is an equal chance employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respec

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