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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Commissioning Manager. This position is onsite and located in Planta Salar, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

What You Will Do

• Lead the overall commissioning strategy, execution plan and systems completion process for the DLE operation.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and operational readiness activities across all project phases.
• Establish commissioning standards, acceptance criteria, readiness gates and handover requirements.
• Integrate Engineering, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, HSE and external vendors to ensure a safe and efficient start-up.
• Manage system walkdowns, punch list closure, risk reviews and commissioning performance metrics.
• Ensure operational teams are prepared through training, documentation transfer and readiness programs.
• Support chemical introduction, system testing, start-up and ramp-up activities while managing operational risks.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial operations, commissioning, start-up, capital projects or process plants.
• Demonstrated experience leading commissioning, pre-commissioning, system completion and operational readiness activities.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, mechanical completion, turnover, handover and start-up methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary and matrix teams in complex industrial environments.

Preferred

• Postgraduate studies or certifications related to commissioning, operational readiness, process safety, project management or reliability engineering.
• Experience in lithium, chemical processing, hydrometallurgy, mining or DLE technologies.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, OEMs and large capital projects.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership and influencing skills.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.