Plant Technician 

Lithium Americas is a development-stage company with a focus on developing a sustainable, diversified supply of lithium chemicals that underpin the future of energy storage and mobile transportation.  We unlock value through safe operation of our sites, understanding the key value drivers and needs of our customers and the communities in which we operate, and taking an innovative and practical approach to the challenges we face.  We work closely as an organization and with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Role

The Plant Technician will be tasked with supporting Lithium Nevada’s efforts in building and operating an integrated continuous pilot plant. You will act as an operator/technician on a crew of 6-8 to run and troubleshoot the continuous pilot plant. The pilot plant will have unit operations for clay acid leaching and neutralization, crystallization, chemical precipitations, solid/liquid separations, and ion exchange. A major aspect of the role is the ability to operate and troubleshoot pieces of equipment in real time. The successful candidate will possess a strong desire to learn and be part of a flexible team, where priorities and procedures may change frequently. 

The position will be based in Reno, Nevada. Rotating schedule will be required as necessary.

Responsibilities

 As a key member of the team, we would look to you to deliver on the following: 

• Run and troubleshoot a continuous pilot plant that includes key unit operations in a clay extraction process.
• Act as a critical team member on an operations crew of 6-8 people.
• Take samples frequently and prepare them for handoff to the analytical laboratory.
• Take notes/record data throughout operations.
• Be comfortable with general tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) and assembly/disassembly of equipment.
• Solve problems and contribute ideas to improve the process equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

• Degree in science/engineering or relevant experience in a process plant or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ core cultural values of safety, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
• Effective and open communication.
• Ability to multi-task and run several projects/tasks in parallel.
• Be a self-starter: highly motivated, able to work independently, with high energy.
• Bring a positive attitude and have fun in the workplace! We strive to create and maintain an enjoyable and comfortable work environment.
• May require some routine tasks over a shift.
• Ability to lift/move objects of 50lbs.

Lithium Nevada Corp. (LNC) is a subsidiary of Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). Lithium Americas Corp. is a Canadian publicly listed company with two advanced-stage lithium development projects, in Argentina and Nevada, USA. We value diversity in the workplace and are committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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