Site Manager

Lithium Americas Corp.; Winnemucca, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas Corp. seeks a Site Manager to lead commissioning, startup, ramp-up and operations at the Thacker Pass plant in northern Nevada.

You will oversee mining, processing and maintenance, coordinating with EHS and logistics for safe, compliant performance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 15+ years of progressive operations leadership in chemical or hydrometallurgical industries, with a proven focus on safety, environmental stewardship and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive operations experience in chemical/mineral/hydrometallurgical industries.
• Experience leading plant/operations management and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, startup, ramp-up and routine operations across mine and process units.
• Oversee site training functions aligned with commissioning, startup, regulatory, and workforce development needs.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, and other functions to ensure safety, efficiency, and performance.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Operations Leadership

Plant Operations

Training Oversight

Safety & Compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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. **Site Manager****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 toenable 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 Site Manager to join our Operations team. In this role, you will support Lithium Americas’ efforts to build, commission, and operate a new plant at Thacker Pass in a safe and efficient manner, working closely with the Site Operations Director. You will provide site-wide oversight and coordination across mining, operations, and maintenance while coordinating closely with EHS, supply chain and other site support functions to ensure alignment of activities, compliance with standards, and readiness for operations. The Training function will report to the Site Manager, with responsibility for ensuring site training programs support operational readiness, employee development, and ongoing operational needs. While other functional areas do not report directly to this role, you will act as the integrator for commissioning and daily operations activities—tracking performance, escalating issues, and ensuring all functional areas remain aligned with site objectives. The role is based at our Thacker Pass site and reports to the Site Operations Director. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required. **Key Responsibilities*** Support the Site Operations Director in operational oversight, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant commissioning, startup, ramp-up, and routine operations.* Provide oversight of assigned daily site commissioning and operations activities to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant performance across all functional areas.* Provide leadership and oversight of the site Training function, ensuring training programs are aligned with commissioning, startup, operational readiness, regulatory requirements, and ongoing workforce development needs. Coordinate with functional leaders (including Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, Technical Services, etc.) to align site activities with overall objectives.* Monitor and report on site-wide performance metrics, identifying risks, bottlenecks, or improvement opportunities and escalating to the Site Operations Director as appropriate.* Support commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of site operations to achieve design capacity.* Ensure consistent application of site-wide operational policies, procedures, and standards for safety, environmental compliance, and productivity.* Participate in site planning and scheduling to support efficient use of resources and alignment across mine and process operations.* Support operational readiness reviews, audits, and inspections, ensuring all functions meet regulatory and company requirements and employees are appropriately trained and prepared to perform their assigned responsibilities.* Liaise between the Site Operations Director and functional leaders to ensure clear communication and coordinated execution of site goals.* Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data across functions to support continuous improvement and decision-making.* Champion a positive culture of safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, and operational excellence.* Build trusted relationships across all teams and the community while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.* Perform other duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant field experience required.* Minimum of 15 years of progressive operations experience within the chemical, mineral, or hydrometallurgical industries, including significant operational leadership or supervision experience.* Proven ability to support and coordinate plant operations and implement process improvements (experience as a Plant/Operations Manager/Superintendent preferred).* Strong understanding of chemical process engineering principles and unit operations.* Familiarity with large-scale chemical, mineral, or hydrometallurgical processes preferred.* Experience supporting or overseeing operational training and workforce development programs preferred.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.* Effective verbal and written communication skills, with ability to collaborate and influence teams.* Self-starter with a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.* 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.