Process Supervisor (Sulfuric Acid)

Lithium Americas; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas is seeking a Sulfuric Acid Plant Shift Supervisor to lead the Sulfuric Acid Department at the Thacker Pass project site during commissioning and startup. You will oversee safe start-up, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and drive performance through continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Sulfuric Acid Superintendent with occasional travel to other offices or sites. Strong leadership, regulatory compliance focus, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in mineral processing or chemical manufacturing.
• 2+ years experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in greenfield or brownfield start-up environments.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Strong understanding of chemical plant principles and unit operations.
• Proficiency with plant control systems (DCS).
• Demonstrated leadership of operations staff in a multi-discipline environment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Supervise operations crews and contractors; conduct performance evaluations.
• Lead commissioning and start-up to achieve design capacity.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, production and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with departments.
• Supervise hourly operators to meet daily targets for quality and delivery.
• Develop emergency plans and ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance, electrical, and processing teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.
• Provide guidance to team members and maintain cross-team relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Shift planning

Troubleshooting

KPI monitoring

Verbal & written communication

Team motivation

Tools

DCS systems

Laboratory data interpretation

Job description

Sulfuric Acid Plant Supervisor

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.

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 resource 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 a Sulfuric Acid Plant Shift Supervisor to join our Sulfuric Acid Department. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and effective participation in the commissioning, start-up, and steady state operation of the processing facility. You will lead the day-to-day operation of the Sulfuric Acid plant, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards and drive performance through continuous improvement. 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 Thacker Pass Project Site during commissioning and startup and reports to the Sulfuric Acid Superintendent. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, vendor, or other locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a Safety-First culture by ensuring all operations are conducted in compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and process safety management (PSM) standards, while empowering employees to identify hazards, stop unsafe work, and continuously improve safety performance.
• Supervise and motivate Sulfuric Acid operations crews, and relevant contractors; conduct performance evaluations and address personnel matters.
• Lead commissioning and start-up of the Sulfuric Acid Plant to safely achieve design capacity.
• Monitor and report operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including EHS compliance, production, and efficiency metrics.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise in the production process and inform appropriate departments.
• Supervise and coordinate all process operation activities of hourly production operators to meet daily production targets (Quantity, Quality, On-Time Delivery).
• Assist in developing plans for emergency situations.
• Ensure completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements.
• Continually manage production schedules for Sulfuric Acid Plant.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, including maintenance, electrical, mobile equipment, and processing, to ensure alignment of plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NDEP, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to operations team members, contractors, and consultants to ensure corporate standards are applied and maintained.
• 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 experience in mineral processing or chemical manufacturing.
• 2+ year experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in greenfield or brownfield start-up environments, including staffing, training, and commissioning.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Strong understanding of chemical plant principles, processes, and unit operations.
• Proficiency with plant control systems (DCS) and laboratory data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operations staff within a multi-discipline framework.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to motivate and influence teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Teams, etc.).
• 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.