Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC)

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 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 are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders. 

Operations Maintenance Coordinator

Company Overview

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 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 are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company’s shares 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 our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common 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 an Operations Maintenance Coordinator to join our team. In this role you will bridge the gap between those requesting work (operations) and those doing the work (maintenance), ensuring a smooth flow, preventing conflicts, and optimizing resource use for overall facility functionality. 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 at our Winnemucca, NV office and reports to the Lithium Carbonate Plant Manager. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communication link between operations, maintenance, engineering and contractors.
• Working with the maintenance planners create, prioritize and manage work orders for both reactive and proactive maintenance requests.
• Work with the maintenance scheduler on prioritizing and scheduling maintenance activities that best align with operational needs and availability of equipment.
• Keep the operations team appraised of all maintenance activities and ensure the proper permitting and planning is in place prior to the work being performed.
• Help develop and implement the appropriate lock-out tag-out plans as required for maintenance activities.
• Facilitate pre-job safety meetings and verify completion of required permits (LOTO, confined space, hot work, etc.).
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Work with the Contractor Coordinator in scheduling contractor activities to minimize or eliminate any operational impacts.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Lead planning and coordination for planned outages, shutdowns and turnarounds
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, environmental regulations and company policies
• 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 of experience in mining, chemical processing, or industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong organization, planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Analytical skills for data review and process improvement
• Experience with ERP (SAP) systems and maintenance planning tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• 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.