Sulfuric Acid Plant Operator — Dynamic Process Control

Lithium Americas Corp.; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas Corp. operates a sulfuric acid plant at the Thacker Pass site and seeks a capable Control Room Operator in Winnemucca, NV. The role focuses on continuous operation, monitoring, and optimization within a DCS environment to safeguard safety and environmental standards.

You will oversee process stability, product quality, and equipment performance, coordinating with maintenance and laboratory teams for timely adjustments and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years in control room or process plant operations.
• Proficiency with DCS platforms and process control.
• Ability to read P&ID diagrams and interpret data trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication; works well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor sulfuric acid plant and turbine generator in a DCS.
• Adjust setpoints to maintain product quality and process stability.
• Respond to alarms; troubleshoot and coordinate with maintenance.
• Generate reports on plant performance and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

DCS operations

Microsoft Office

P&ID reading

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Yokogawa DCS

Emerson DCS

Job description

Lithium Americas Corp. operates a sulfuric acid plant at the Thacker Pass site and seeks a capable Control Room Operator in Winnemucca, NV. The role focuses on continuous operation, monitoring, and optimization within a DCS environment to safeguard safety and environmental standards.

You will oversee process stability, product quality, and equipment performance, coordinating with maintenance and laboratory teams for timely adjustments and data-driven decisions.