Hopkinsville, KY

Apex 1 Facility
Transforming black mass into high-value materials via Hydro-to-Cathode® direct precursor synthesis. This state-of-the-art manufacturing campus will be North America’s first commercial-scale cathode precursor (pCAM) facility.

UP TO $1B INVESTMENT

PRODUCING PCAM, CAM, AND LITHIUM CARBONATE

UP TO 400 HIGH-QUALITY JOBS

OPERATIONAL IN Q4 2024

Unarmed Security Guard

Ascend Elements is a fast-growing organization that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. Recognized as a climate technology leader, the company elevates the value of recycled elements and engineers’ sustainable battery materials to support the global clean-energy transition. The company’s patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology produces new, sustainable cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in improved performance and lower carbon emissions. Ascend Elements is taking sustainability in the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


Position Overview: Ascend Elements is seeking dedicated and professional Unarmed Security Guards to join our team at our Hopkinsville, KY location. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the safety and security of our employees, visitors, and property by monitoring and patrolling premises and handling any security incidents in a calm and efficient manner.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Patrol Premises: Conduct regular patrols of the facility, including the interior and exterior areas, to ensure a safe environment.

  • Monitor Surveillance Systems: Observe CCTV cameras and alarm systems, reporting any suspicious activities or security breaches promptly.

  • Access Control: Manage the entry and exit of employees, visitors, and contractors to maintain secure access to the premises.

  • Incident Reporting: Document and report any incidents, emergencies, or unusual occurrences accurately and promptly.

  • Emergency Response: Assist in emergency situations such as evacuations, medical incidents, or other crises, following established protocols.

  • Customer Service: Provide assistance and directions to visitors and staff members, ensuring a professional and courteous demeanor.

  • Compliance: Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain a secure and safe environment.

  • Communication: Maintain clear and concise communication with the security team and management regarding any security issues or updates.

  • Loss Prevention: Actively participate in efforts to prevent theft, vandalism, and other security threats.

  • Hazardous Material Awareness: Work closely with the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team to monitor and respond to any situations involving hazardous materials, ensuring appropriate safety measures are in place.

  • The employee is committed to and must support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.

  • Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.

  • Must attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.

  • The employee must follow 6S step-by-step methodology to maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety.


Education/ Experience:



  • High School Diploma or GED: Required. Must be at least 18 years old.

  • Security Experience: Prior experience in security, law enforcement, military, or related field a plus.


Required Skills/Abilities



  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong observational skills and attention to detail are critical.

  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively, with good problem-solving skills.

  • Must always maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity.

  • Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

  • Must work in tandem with emergency responders to ensure coordinated and effective responses to any critical incidents.

  • Must be able to pass a background check.

  • Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.

  • Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs

  • While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.

  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.


Additional Information:


This is a 24/7 facility, and security staff may be required to work a variety of shifts.


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Construction Quality Manager

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfills, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.


We are currently hiring a Construction Quality Manager that will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality programs for large-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects in the battery materials industry. This role ensures that all construction activities comply with project specifications, industry and quality standards, and regulatory requirements, safeguarding the integrity and performance of critical process facilities.


Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky


Responsibilities include but not limited to:


Quality Management Program Development



  • Establish and maintain a Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) to align with corporate and project-specific quality objectives.

  • Define quality control procedures, inspection protocols, and documentation standards based on chemical process industry codes (e.g., ASME, API, ASTM, ANSI, ACI).

  • Comply with environmental, health, safety, and process safety management (PSM) regulations.


Inspection & Verification



  • Oversee quality inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation scopes.

  • Ensure that inspection and test plans (ITPs) are implemented by contractors and all inspection hold points, witness points, and testing requirements are fulfilled.

  • Coordinate and verify material certification, welding procedures (WPS/PQR/WQT), NDE/NDT activities, hydrostatic testing, and equipment installation to meet process safety and quality requirements.

  • Coordinate Materials and Equipment inspections upon arrival at the job site.


Quality Assurance & Non-Conformance Management



  • Conduct quality audits of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to verify compliance with project quality standards.

  • Manage the Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) process, facilitating timely investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

  • Support management of change (MOC) processes impacting construction quality.


Documentation & Turnover



  • Maintain accurate and complete quality documentation and records for project deliverables, including welding maps, inspection reports, material traceability logs, testing certificates, and punch lists.

  • Oversee preparation of the Mechanical Completion (MC) and Turnover Dossier/Quality Dossier to support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover to operations.


Stakeholder Coordination & Leadership



  • Liaise with engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), operations, and safety teams to align on quality requirements.

  • Lead quality meetings, pre-installation reviews, and contractor onboarding sessions.

  • Provide quality training and coaching to project personnel to promote a proactive quality culture.

  • Support conversations with local, state, and federal regulators and/or authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain permits and other approvals, as needed.

  • Coordinate with the procurement and finance teams to manage the project within budget.

  • Support resolution of quality-related issues impacting cost, schedule, and safety.


Education and Other Qualifications:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline), Construction Management, or equivalent technical field.

  • Minimum 8+ years of quality management experience in large CAPEX construction projects, with at least 3 years in the chemical/petrochemical, refining, or process industries.

  • Deep knowledge of chemical industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, API 650/620, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, ASTM).

  • Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), OSHA regulations, and hazardous materials handling.

  • Experience with welding inspection, NDT/NDE techniques, material testing, equipment installation, piping systems, and pressure vessels.

  • Proficient in quality management systems and construction management software (e.g., Procore, Aconex, Primavera, BIM platforms).

  • Familiarity with Kentucky regulations is preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

  • Ability to speak and write English.

  • Ability to wear an air purifying respirator and other company-required personal protective equipment.

  • Able to lift 50 pounds.


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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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