Lithium Americas

Safety Specialist

Winnemucca, 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 Safety Specialist to join our Team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Safety Manager in developing and implementing effective safety programs for Thacker Pass. This position plays a key role in promoting a strong safety culture across site operations. The Safety Specialist will coordinate safety audits, inspections, training, and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulatory requirements. The plant will consist of a sulfuric acid plant and processes for clay beneficiation, acid leaching, neutralization, crystallization, chemical precipitations, solid/liquid separations, and ion exchange. The successful candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to improve safety in OSHA and MSHA regulated environments. 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 Safety Manager. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

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Partner with the Safety Manager to develop and implement effective safety programs for the Thacker Pass Project (TPP) and to coordinate daily Health and Safety (H&S) activities.

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Collaborate with managers, directors, and supervisors to promote a culture of safety excellence.

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Participate in the site Safety Committee Organization (SCO) and support initiatives.

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Conduct regular safety and equipment walk-throughs and inspections of facilities, equipment, and emergency response systems to ensure compliance and safe operations.

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Develop, administer and deliver MSHA/OSHA required training for employees, contractors and visitors; maintain training documentation and provide verification of training.

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Conduct hazard assessments for all new chemicals to be brought on site.

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Support site industrial hygiene programs, including occupational exposure monitoring.

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Review and manage Safe Work Permits (e.g., Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Excavation) to ensure proper issuance, compliance, and closure.

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Oversee PPE and lockout equipment programs, ensuring availability, maintenance, and proper usage.

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Coordinate onboarding safety training for contractors and visitors.

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Assists supervisors and management in the timely investigation of incidents, identification of root cause and rapid correction of contributing factors with documented closure.

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Prepare detailed plans of action to address safety improvements.

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Participates in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety performance.

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Assists to maintain all required safety compliance documentation.

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Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in science or technical discipline related to health and safety, or equivalent relevant work experience.

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2 to 4 years of proven work experience serving as a Safety Specialist or similar leadership role in the chemical, oil and gas, or mineral processing industry is highly preferred.

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Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) certification or State First Responders’ certification a plus.

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Working knowledge of U.S. and Nevada OSHA and/or MSHA regulations; experience in an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) facility is preferred.

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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.