Lithium Carbonate Process Control Operator

Lithium Nevada, LLC; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas in Winnemucca, NV seeks a Lithium Carbonate Control Room Operator to join the process plant team. You will monitor and optimize the upstream beneficiation and downstream crystallization circuits in lithium carbonate production, within a DCS environment, ensuring process stability and product quality.

Based at the Thacker Pass site during commissioning and steady-state operations, you will coordinate with engineers and maintenance, report KPI trends, and uphold safety and

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a control room operator in mineral processing or chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with DCS systems (Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of leaching, neutralization, precipitation, and crystallization.
• Ability to read P&IDs and diagnose process upsets.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems.
• Calm under pressure with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor DCS systems for beneficiation, classification, leaching, neutralization, purification, filtration, crystallization and packaging.
• Trend key parameters using historian database for productivity improvements.
• Direct field operators in adjustments, inspections, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Respond to alarms and deviations; implement corrective actions to protect safety, production and quality.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize reagents, energy use, and throughput.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

DCS Operations

Leaching

Neutralization

Precipitation

Crystallization

P&ID Reading

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Honeywell

Yokogawa

Emerson

Job description

Lithium Americas in Winnemucca, NV seeks a Lithium Carbonate Control Room Operator to join the process plant team. You will monitor and optimize the upstream beneficiation and downstream crystallization circuits in lithium carbonate production, within a DCS environment, ensuring process stability and product quality.

Based at the Thacker Pass site during commissioning and steady-state operations, you will coordinate with engineers and maintenance, report KPI trends, and uphold safety and