Mine Manager

Lithium Nevada is a development-stage company with a focus on developing a sustainable, diversified supply of lithium chemicals that underpin the future of energy storage and mobile transportation. We unlock value through safe operation of our sites, understanding the key value drivers and needs of our customers and the communities in which we operate, and taking an innovative and practical approach to the challenges we face. We work closely as an organization and with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Role

The Mine Manager is a key member of the Thacker Pass Project (TPP) Operations and Project groups. The primary responsibility is to oversee the third-party mining contractor(s) through the construction and operations readiness periods and the production period to ensure the Thacker Pass Project's operations and business objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience with new mine development, project planning, and execution of large capital projects, as well as development of greenfield or brownfield start-ups utilizing open pit mining methods and mine planning.

The position will report to the Site Operations Director and will be based out of the Winnemucca, NV, business office during construction and transition to the Thacker Pass Project during commissioning and throughout production. This position will have a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Project Director during the construction period, providing additional oversight. Travel to Lithium Americas (LAC) offices, business units, various engineering groups, and vendor offices will be required.

Responsibilities – During Construction

Responsibilities – During Operation

In addition to those roles summarized during the Construction activities, the Mine Manager will be responsible for:

Requirements

Lithium Nevada LLC (LN) is a subsidiary of Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC), a Canadian publicly listed company with an advanced-stage lithium development project in Nevada, USA. We value diversity in the workplace and are committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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