Lithium Carbonate Shift Supervisor

Lithium Americas

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders. We are seeking a Shift Supervisor to join our Lithium Carbonate Process Plant team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and effective participation in the commissioning, start-up, and steady state operation of the processing facility. You will lead the day-to-day operation of the lithium carbonate process plant, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards and drive performance through continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector. The role is based at Thacker Pass and reports to the Process Superintendent.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in mineral processing or chemical manufacturing.
2+ years’ experience in a supervisory position.
Strong technical knowledge of equipment and unit operations in a chemical manufacturing plant or similar production environment.
Proficiency with plant control systems (DCS) and laboratory data interpretation.
Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams in a shift-based or continuous operation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance.
Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values
Oversee safe and efficient operation of mineral beneficiation, classification, leaching, neutralization, purification, filtration, crystallization and packaging circuits
Support commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, and transition to steady-state operations, including procedure development, system walkdowns, and operational readiness activities
Enforce all safety, health and environmental regulations and company policies through active field presence and leadership
Supervise and coordinate all process operation activities of hourly production operators to meet daily production targets (Quantity, Quality, On-Time Delivery)
Monitor key performance indicators, troubleshoot issues to minimize process impacts and work with engineering and maintenance to optimize overall equipment efficiency
Support and/or lead investigations for safety, environmental, production and other incidents that occur
Conduct Root Cause Analyses, develop and implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Conduct pre-shift safety meetings, field audits and routine inspections to reinforce safe work practices and operational discipline
Manage shift rosters, attendance, and workforce allocation across different circuits to support safe and efficient operations
Provide clear and concise instructions and updates during shift handovers
Supervise and mentor Lithium Carbonate Process Operators including coaching, performance feedback and evaluations and addressing behavioral or conduct issues in alignment with HR policies and procedures
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Prepare and maintain accurate shift reports, production summaries, and incident documentation
Communicate plant performance, issues, and improvement opportunities to management and technical teams
Act as the senior operational decision-maker on shift, escalating issues as appropriate while ensuring safe and continuous operations
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational consistency and maximize throughput and recovery
Perform other duties as assigned