Project Manager – Commercial Electrolysis Systems
Job Title: Project Manager
Work Mode: Onsite
Work Type: Full-Time
Travel: <15% domestic and international
Location: NESI Headquarters (Richmond, BC)
About Us
NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) is recognized as a global leader in the research and commercialization of advanced electrochemical systems. Our technologies and products target the electrification and decarbonization of key industries through large-scale electrolysis plants. From the processing of battery-grade lithium hydroxide to power electric vehicles and to enable grid-scale clean energy, to lithium-ion battery recycling, to carbon capture, we provide electrochemical solutions that address the challenges of climate change, waste management, and pollution reduction.
Why Join Us
Purpose-filled, challenging, and interesting work. That's a central pillar of NESI. You will be working at the leading edge of the cleantech ecosystem and in the increasingly important world of critical minerals. All within a collaborative, fast-paced, growing environment with room for innovation and professional growth. NESI is small, close-knit organization with the dynamics and trajectory of a cleantech startup but with the key advantage of direct association with both NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd. (parent) and BC Research (co-located lab).
Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of industrial-scale commercial electrolysis system projects, from design through fabrication, commissioning, and customer handover. This role operates at the intersection of electrochemical technology development, industrial equipment delivery, and customer project execution.
The successful candidate will manage complex, multidisciplinary projects involving electrochemistry, fluid systems, power electronics, gas handling, and industrial controls, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, cost, and performance targets.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Delivery
· Lead full lifecycle delivery of commercial electrolysis system projects (pilot, demonstration, or commercial scale)
· Define and manage project scope, deliverables, and success criteria aligned with product requirements
· Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (engineering, procurement, fabrication, commissioning)
· Ensure adherence to cost targets, budgets, and margin objectives.
· Drive risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
· Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across electrochemical, process, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, and company finance, legal, and operations departments.
· Ensure traceability from Product Requirements → DVPR → Commissioning Validation
Governance & Documentation
· Work within NESI structured project management methodologies and policies
· Maintain complete project documentation including schedules, procurement plans, DVPRs, risk registers, design reviews, and test and validation reports
· Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Leadership & Communication
· Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams
· Strong stakeholder management across customer representatives, government agencies, Industrial partners, and Internal executives
· Clear, structured communication for both technical and non-technical audiences
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
· PMP certification preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
Experience
· 8–15+ years in project management within cleantech, electrochemical systems, or industrial process equipment.
· Experience delivering pilot, demonstration, and commercial scale industrial chemical systems.
· Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, system architecture, Industrial controls and power systems
· Preferred experience in electrolysis systems and electrochemical processes, process engineering and plant integration.
· Preferred fluency in multiple languages
Pay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
