Lithium Plant Assistant Operator – Onsite

Albemarle Corporation; Silver Peak (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Diverse resources to support you

Job summary

Albemarle is hiring an Assistant Operator on site at the Silver Peak Lithium Mine in Nevada. This entry‑level role supports the Plant Operator with sampling, daily operations of transfer pumps, and maintaining housekeeping.

You will fill in for the Plant Operator as needed and coordinate safety with the team. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to work at heights and wear a respirator.

Qualifications

• Follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Basic understanding of computer operation.
• Meet physical demands as per the Physical Demands checklist.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Willing to work at heights.
• Able to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Support Plant Operator in collection of samples.
• Support daily operation of transfer pumps.
• Maintain housekeeping within the plant.
• Fill in for the Plant Operator as needed.
• Communicate daily activities to the Plant Operator.
• Maintain daily and weekly work lists.
• Assist supervisor to achieve department goals.
• Assist other departments as needed to achieve company goals.
• Work safely and maintain department safety goals.
• Participate on the Emergency Response Team.
• Climb ladders up to 40 feet and work at heights.
• Carry boxes, lift items under 50 pounds.

Skills

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Height work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Albemarle is hiring an Assistant Operator on site at the Silver Peak Lithium Mine in Nevada. This entry‑level role supports the Plant Operator with sampling, daily operations of transfer pumps, and maintaining housekeeping.

You will fill in for the Plant Operator as needed and coordinate safety with the team. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to work at heights and wear a respirator.