Senior Maintenance Planner

Lithium Americas

28d•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 resource 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 Senior Maintenance Planner to join our team. In this role, you will lead maintenance planning activities while providing functional oversight and guidance to maintenance and electrical planners and coordinating closely with maintenance supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable execution of work. This position plays a critical role in reducing downtime, improving asset reliability, and supporting operational readiness through effective planning, coordination, and 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 initially at our Winnemucca office but will eventually be based at the Thacker Pass site, located approximately 70 miles northwest of Winnemucca, NV and will report to the Maintenance Manager. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, vendor, or other locations may be required.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive maintenance planning experience, including parts and materials recognition
Demonstrated experience providing functional leadership, coaching, or coordination of planners or technical professionals
Proficiency in maintenance CMMS systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or similar)
Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics, and predictive maintenance data
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and vendors
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while promoting a strong safety culture
Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory planning role, preferred
Formal maintenance planner training, preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and maintenance of detailed job plans, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency are the primary considerations
Plan, coordinate, and oversee all scheduled maintenance and minor construction activities
Work closely with Operations Teams to ensure maintenance schedules are well coordinated with the site.
Provide functional supervision, guidance, and mentoring to maintenance and electrical planners, including assignment and prioritization of planning work, review and approval of job plans, estimates, and work packages
Review planner workload, planning quality, and backlog health to ensure effective resource utilization and alignment with maintenance priorities
Establish planning standards, best practices, and consistent processes across maintenance planning activities
Identify required permits, labor, materials, equipment, costs, and contract services for maintenance tasks
Reserve stock items and initiate requisitions for services and materials in coordination with Supply Chain and Procurement
Develop, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), asset strategies, and standard task lists
Support materials management, procurement, and kitting activities to ensure work readiness
Conduct regular field visits to scope work, validate plans, and assess job execution progress
Determine appropriate planning levels, work sequencing, and prioritization for maintenance activities
Ensure proper coding and documentation during work identification, planning, and control phases
Prepare, review, and communicate planned work packages for weekly and short-interval schedules
Participate in planning and scheduling meetings, including Weekly Scheduling and Plan of the Day meetings
Collaborate closely with maintenance supervisors to support job scoping, execution readiness, and issue resolution
Analyze work order feedback, identify trends, and implement lessons learned to drive continuous improvement
Monitor maintenance KPIs and planning effectiveness, adjusting plans as needed to support operational goals
Develop reports and track key metrics, including backlog health, estimate accuracy, schedule compliance, and work completion
Serve as the primary escalation point for planning-related issues, conflicts, and schedule risks
Provide regular updates, recommendations, and escalation of critical issues to the Maintenance Manager
Assist with maintenance planning budgets, forecasting, and cost-control analysis
Build and maintain trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values
Maintain a positive safety culture for the site with the right integration of safety into the procedures and programs for maintenance planning.
Perform other duties as assigned