Electrical Planner

Location: Nevada

## Electrical Planner Apply locations:
Thacker Passposted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR100032

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.
** Electrical Planner
**** 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 an Electrical Planner to join our Maintenance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations by planning and coordinating electrical maintenance and installation activities. This role directly impacts asset reliability, schedule compliance, cost control, and risk reduction by ensuring work is properly scoped, resourced, and aligned with federal, state, and company safety standards, statutory regulations, and operational priorities.

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 Thacker Pass and reports to the Senior Maintenance Planner. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Performs all maintenance activities with a strong safety-first mindset, ensuring strict compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations along with site specific safety standards; actively identifies and mitigates observed hazards, conducts regular safety inspections of assigned areas, and fosters a culture where safe work practices and personal accountability are non-negotiable.  Champions site safety standards and promote open communication within group.
* Develop detailed job plans for electrical maintenance, breakdowns, shutdowns, and capital projects, including work scopes, task sequencing, labor hours, equipment, and tooling requirements
* Create and maintain weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance schedules in coordination with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams
* Plan and support maintenance activities for high- and low-voltage electrical systems, including substations, switch gear, motors, drives, MCCs, power distribution systems, PLCs,…