Sulfuric Acid Plant Engineer: Start-Up & Optimization

Lithium Nevada, LLC

Winnemucca (NV)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lithium Americas seeks a Sulfuric Acid Production Engineer to provide technical process engineering support for the design finalization, commissioning, start-up, optimization, and ongoing operation of the SA1 plant at Thacker Pass. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and commissioning teams to ensure safe, compliant, reliable plant performance.

Responsibilities include monitoring process performance, leading OEE improvements, and supporting KPI/reporting development

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related field.
Experience in chemical processing, refining, mining or heavy industrial operations (0–5 years).
Understanding of sulfuric acid process systems and unit operations.
Experience supporting commissioning, start-up or operational readiness activities.
Knowledge of OSHA, PSM and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical support for sulfur-burning sulfuric acid process systems.
Support commissioning, start-up, and operations readiness activities for SA1 systems.
Monitor plant process performance and analyze operations data.
Lead the SA1 OEE program to drive reliability and continuous improvement.
Identify bottlenecks and develop corrective actions with operations teams.
Assist in developing KPIs and reporting metrics related to production and reliability.
Participate in process-safety initiatives such as HAZOPs, PHAs, and MOCs.