Lithium Americas

Training Superintendent

Training Superintendent
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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 Training Superintendent to join our Operations group as a key member of the Thacker Pass Project (TTP). In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the training programs at Thacker Pass in a safe, consistent and effective manner. This role will provide leadership and guidance to all departments and contractors so that programs provide trained and qualified staff with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to properly perform work safely.

The successful candidate will have experience with Operations and Business Readiness programs of greenfield or brownfield start-ups of new industrial facilities utilizing mineral or chemical processes and their maintenance programs. The candidate will be familiar with developing and utilizing a learning management system (LMS) to produce a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). 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. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.


Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with all department managers and HR to identify training needs and develop effective training management programs for TPP employees, vendors, and contractors.
Ensure TPP employees, contractors, and vendors have the proper training to perform their jobs while following applicable laws and regulations.
Responsible for overseeing and managing the learning management system (LMS) to track training progress and maintain training content.
Serves as the requirements area owner for training.
Reports on effectiveness, delinquencies, and deficiencies in training programs to managers.
Monitors and evaluates training program effectiveness in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Leads the training organization and supervises training personnel.
Provides training direction and support to organizations to assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of training using the five-step System Approach to Training (SAT) process.
Provides input to contracted organizations on their training requirements.
Develops and updates training requirement documents and related materials based on feedback from evaluations, changes in position responsibilities, changes in procedures, process design changes, operating experiences, and lessons learned.
Develops, monitors, and evaluates training program effectiveness by performing periodic assessments.
Qualifies instructors and maintains an indirect staff of qualified instructors.
Develops, maintains, and coordinates site training schedules, records and budgets.
Provides guidance to TPP personnel on accessing information in the training database.
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 10 years’ experience at a supervisor level or higher in the mining or chemical industries.
Proven track record of adopting, implementing, and sustaining training programs.
Effective at leading change management initiatives.
Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
Current knowledge of business and management principles and systems, such as budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources.
Strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and human performance.
Effective verbal and written skills with the ability to motivate teams toward common goals.
Ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects in parallel while prioritizing and pursuing critical-path tasks on an accelerating schedule.
Ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, in an effective manner.
Possess strong intellectual, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to critically challenge assumptions, “think outside the box”, and deliver creative 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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