Lithium Carbonate Shift Supervisor

Lithium Americas Corp.Winnemucca, NV
41dOnsite

About The Position

is a North American resource and materialspany focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. Thepany'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 aremitted to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders. is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company's s are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC. Our Purpose, Vision and Values Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of ourpany's future direction and operations, aligning our team andanization towards ourmon goals. Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders. Our Vision is to be North America's leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources. Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner. Role 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 themissioning, 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 adnce to safety and quality standards and drive performance through continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-drivenanizationmitted to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector. The role is based at Thacker Pass and reports to the Process Superintendent.

Requirements

  • + years' experience in mineral processing or chemical manufacturing.
  • + 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 verbalmunication skills.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
  • Commitment to safety, environmentalpliance, and quality assurance.
  • Personalmitment to ' 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
  • Supportmissioning, 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 andpany 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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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