Process Engineer: Lithium & Sulfuric Plant

Lithium Americas Corp.; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for long-term growth

Diversity and respect in workplace

Job summary

Lithium Americas Corp. is seeking a Process Engineer for its Thacker Pass facility in Winnemucca, NV. The role involves providing technical support for building and operating sulfuric acid and lithium processing facilities, focusing on safe and efficient performance.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and 3-10 years of experience. Responsibilities include supporting commissioning activities, troubleshooting operational issues, and managing capital projects to enhance productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years’ experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical processing facility.
• Strong understanding of unit operations and chemical processing principles.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) or MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Provide day-to-day process engineering support to Operations.
• Develop and manage capital projects that improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

Chemical process engineering principles

Project management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 applications

DCS control systems and data historian platforms

Job description

Lithium Americas Corp. is seeking a Process Engineer for its Thacker Pass facility in Winnemucca, NV. The role involves providing technical support for building and operating sulfuric acid and lithium processing facilities, focusing on safe and efficient performance.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and 3-10 years of experience. Responsibilities include supporting commissioning activities, troubleshooting operational issues, and managing capital projects to enhance productivity and safety.