Safety Specialist

Lithium Americas•Winnemucca, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lithium Americas is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety Manager in developing and implementing safety programs for the Thacker Pass Project. The role promotes a strong safety culture across site operations and coordinates safety audits, inspections, training, and hazard assessments to support compliance with MSHA and OSHA requirements. The processing plant will include a sulfuric acid plant and processes for clay beneficiation, acid leaching, neutralization, crystallization, chemical precipitations, solid/liquid separations, and ion exchange. The position will initially be based at the company’s Winnemucca, Nevada office during construction, then transition to the Thacker Pass Project during commissioning and production. It reports to the Safety Manager and may involve occasional travel to other company offices, project sites, or vendor locations. The successful candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to improve safety in OSHA- and MSHA-regulated environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical discipline related to health and safety, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. and Nevada OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to improve safety in OSHA- and MSHA-regulated environments.
Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience as a Safety Specialist or in a similar leadership role in the chemical, oil and gas, or mineral processing industry; this experience is described as highly preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or State First Responders’ certification.
Experience in an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) facility.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Safety Manager to develop and implement safety programs for the Thacker Pass Project and coordinate daily health and safety activities.
Collaborate with managers, directors, and supervisors to promote a culture of safety excellence.
Participate in the site Safety Committee Organization and support its initiatives.
Conduct regular safety and equipment walk-throughs and inspections of facilities, equipment, and emergency response systems.
Develop, administer, and deliver MSHA/OSHA-required training for employees, contractors, and visitors; maintain training documentation and verify training.
Conduct hazard assessments for new chemicals brought on site.
Support site industrial hygiene programs, including occupational exposure monitoring.
Review and manage Safe Work Permits, including Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and Excavation permits, to ensure proper issuance, compliance, and closure.
Oversee PPE and lockout equipment programs, ensuring availability, maintenance, and proper use.
Coordinate onboarding safety training for contractors and visitors.
Assist supervisors and management with timely incident investigations, root-cause identification, correction of contributing factors, and documented closure.
Prepare detailed plans of action to address safety improvements.
Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety performance.
Help maintain required safety compliance documentation.
Build and maintain trusted relationships across teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports the company’s Purpose, Vision, and Values.
Perform other duties as assigned.