Electrical Supervisor
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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 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 ValuesOur 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 PurposeOur 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 VisionOur vision is to be North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.
Our ValuesOur values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.
RoleWe are seeking an Electrical Supervisor to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the reliability, maintenance, and safety of all electrical and instrumentation systems across the processing facility, ensuring optimal performance of critical plant equipment and automation systems. 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 Maintenance Superintendent. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.
Key Responsibilities- Leads 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 and toolbox talks, and fosters a culture where safe work practices and personal accountability are non-negotiable. Champions site safety standards, promotes open communication with in-group and leads by example.
- Lead and mentor E&I technicians, including daily work assignments, scheduling, and performance management
- Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and process control systems to minimize downtime
- Ensure compliance with MSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture
- Coordinate and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability
- Support capital projects, system upgrades, and commissioning of new electrical and instrumentation systems
- Manage E&I budget, spare parts inventory, and vendor/contractor relationships
- Maintain reliability and performance of electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, and automation across plant operations
- Builds and maintains…
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