Lithium Americas

Mine Manager

Mine Manager
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LocationWinnemucca, NV
On-site
Mining

About This Job


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 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.

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 Mine Manager to join our Operations and Project teams. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing 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. 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 Winnemucca, NV office during construction and transition to the Thacker Pass Project during commissioning and throughout production and will report to the Site Operations Director. This position will have a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Project Director during the construction period, providing additional oversight. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.


Key Responsibilities


During Construction

Provide leadership and guidance to mine contractor(s) in development of select scopes to be completed during the construction phase including development of haul roads, waste rock areas, clay tailings & filter stack, coarse gangue, ROM stockpile, pit development, limestone, quarry and other mine area scopes of work to be completed.
Ensure that the mining contractor(s) scopes are scheduled, budgeted, staffed and executed as per Lithium Americas policy and procedure.
Uphold and support LAC’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Act as a role model in complying with and supporting these standards and practices and ensure compliance by the mining contractor.
Foster a culture built on trust and acceptance of LAC’s core values, which enables best practices to emerge throughout the project. Also, influence contractors to value the same culture.
Support the selected EPCM and/or contractor to ensure their success.
Participate in control and risk management systems that anticipate problems and provide early warning to management so major issues are avoided.
Coordinate with the Plant Manager, Process Manager, and Chief Geologist on functional capacity, resources expertise, and systems necessary to operate the completed scopes during commissioning and start-up.
Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, rules, laws, and government regulations within the Project and Operations scope.
Ensure quality assurance and safety programs are established by all parties and maintained.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting standards are maintained throughout the project.
Facilitate handover facilities, support services, and staff as appropriate, and complete the site closeout report.
Ensure scope milestones, targets, and goals are aligned with priorities such as Safety and health, cost control, schedule, environmental protection, and leadership development.
Based on the approved budget for the project, authorize commitments and expenditures within authority levels, and control costs within budget limits.
Perform other duties as assigned.


During Operation

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

Act as the owner’s representative to ensure mining contractor(s) meet cost, schedule, production, and safety commitments.

Manage the mining operations and production planning to ensure they align with the company’s short and long-range goals, commitments, and strategic objectives.

Ensure weekly and monthly short-range mine plans are developed.

Monitor and track mining key performance metrics, including cost and production.

Ensure mining reporting commitments, forecasts, and reconciliations are met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Ensure capital expansions for mining meet permitted designs and align with budgets.

Support the development, updates, and reporting of the regulatory Technical Reports.

Support commissioning and training procedure development for the operations groups.

Manage the Operations and Business Readiness schedule.

Manage sustaining capital planning and execution for the operations groups.

Coordinate and align efforts between mining, process, laboratory, geology, and other support teams to achieve common goals efficiently and effectively.

Ensure mining contractor(s) adhere to Lithium Americas' safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
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

Minimum 8 years of progressive management experience in operations.
BS in Mining, Metallurgical, Civil Engineering, or similar discipline preferred.
Strong technical expertise in open pit mining, ore control, and reserve management.
Strong background in project management; formal Project Management training or certification preferred.
Proven experience developing new and successful systems, procedures, and programs.
Experience with dry stack tailings and/or heap leach pad management.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster a collaborative, safety-first culture.
Effective verbal, written, and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate teams.
Ability to multitask and coordinate several projects in parallel while prioritizing and pursuing critical-path tasks on an accelerated schedule.
Ability to critically challenge assumptions, “think outside the box”, and deliver solutions.
Be a self-starter: highly motivated, able to work independently, with high energy.
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.

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