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Process Supervisor (Sulfuric Acid)

Lithium Americas
Winnemucca, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • Champion a Safety-First culture by ensuring all operations are conducted in compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and process safety management (PSM) standards, while empowering employees to identify hazards, stop unsafe work, and continuously improve safety performance.
  • Supervise and motivate Sulfuric Acid operations crews, and relevant contractors; conduct performance evaluations and address personnel matters.
  • Lead commissioning and start-up of the Sulfuric Acid Plant to safely achieve design capacity.
  • Monitor and report operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including EHS compliance, production, and efficiency metrics.
  • Troubleshoot issues that arise in the production process and inform appropriate departments.
  • Supervise and coordinate all process operation activities of hourly production operators to meet daily production targets (Quantity, Quality, On-Time Delivery).
  • Assist in developing plans for emergency situations.
  • Ensure completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements.
  • Continually manage production schedules for Sulfuric Acid Plant.
  • Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate activities with other departments, including maintenance, electrical, mobile equipment, and processing, to ensure alignment of plant performance.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NDEP, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance to operations team members, contractors, and consultants to ensure corporate standards are applied and maintained.
  • Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in mineral processing or chemical manufacturing.
  • 2+ year experience in a supervisory role.
  • Experience in greenfield or brownfield start-up environments, including staffing, training, and commissioning.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
  • Strong understanding of chemical plant principles, processes, and unit operations.
  • Proficiency with plant control systems (DCS) and laboratory data interpretation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead operations staff within a multi-discipline framework.
  • Strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to motivate and influence teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Teams, etc.).
  • Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values
  • Working at Lithium Americas
  • At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development..
  • We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
  • Equal Opportunity Statement
  • Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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