Mechanical Engineer Intern

## Mechanical Engineer Intern Apply:
Winnemucca, NV:
Part time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR100111

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.
** Mechanical Engineer Intern*
* ** 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
** Mechanical Engineer Intern
** to join our Maintenance Team at Thacker Pass. In this role, you will support mechanical engineering activities related to plant equipment, commissioning, maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness. This internship provides hands-on experience working with mechanical systems and equipment in an industrial processing environment. The intern will have opportunities to work alongside engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction teams while gaining exposure to the commissioning and startup of a large-scale lithium processing facility.  

The role is based at our Thacker Pass production facility office and reports to the Mechanical Engineer. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.  
** Intern Housing & Relocation Support
** Housing and a one-time relocation stipend will be provided for the selected intern to support the relocation to the Winnemucca area.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Promote Lithium Nevada’s safety-first culture through compliance with OSHA and MSHA requirements and Lithium Nevada’s site-specific safety programs. Perform all assigned activities with a safety-first mindset, support employee Stop Work Authority, and identify and report potential safety hazards and observations.
* Assist mechanical engineers with engineering support for plant equipment and…