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Production Engineer
Lithium Americas
Winnemucca, USA
Full-time
Entry · 0–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day technical support for sulfur burning sulfuric acid process systems.
- Support commissioning, start-up and operations readiness activities for SA1 systems and equipment.
- Monitor plant process performance and analyze operations data
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and ownership of the SA1 OEE program to drive reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Identify process bottlenecks, equipment issues, and operational inefficiencies and develop corrective actions.
- Support development and continuous improvement of operations
- Assist in developing and maintaining KPIs and reporting metrics related to production, efficiency, emissions, and reliability.
- Participate in HAZOPs, PHAs, MOCs, RCAs, and other process safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline required.
- 0-5 years of experience in chemical processing, refining, mining or heavy industrial operations preferred.
- Experience with sulfur burning sulfuric acid production strongly preferred.
- Understanding of sulfuric acid process systems, unit operations, heat transfer, fluid flow, and process control systems.
- Experience supporting plant commissioning, start-up, or operational readiness activities preferred.
- Knowledge of process safety principles including OSHA, PSM and environmental compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex process and operational issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support critical-path commissioning and operations activities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, etc.).
- Familiarity with DCS systems, historians and process trending tools preferred.
- Self-motivated with strong organization and time-management skills.
- 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.
About Lithium Americas
Mining & Metals94 employeesFounded 2023
Canadian public company developing Thacker Pass, a lithium mine and chemical-processing facility for North American battery production.
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