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Lithium Americas Corp. · 2 days ago

Reliability Engineer

Winnemucca, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. They are seeking a Reliability Engineer to ensure the robustness and longevity of systems by conducting reliability analyses and collaborating with design and engineering teams to enhance asset performance and minimize downtime.

Mining & Metals

Responsibilities

Ensure the reliability, availability, and safe operation of equipment, processes, utilities, and safety/security systems across the facility

Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize asset performance

Conduct failure analyses, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCFA), Weibull analysis, and fault tree analysis, and present findings and recommendations to management

Identify risks to business operations and develop corrective and preventive actions to mitigate reliability and operational impacts

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on capacity, efficiency, quality, cost, and regulatory compliance

Analyze plant downtime and reliability data using established engineering principles to prioritize improvement opportunities and corrective actions

Develop, track, and communicate maintenance, reliability, availability, utilization, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) key performance indicators (KPIs) throughout the organization

Utilize and champion the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring accurate updates to equipment files and engineering documentation, including P&IDs, PFDs, electrical one-lines, equipment data sheets, PSV/PRD and relief system documentation, and engineering standards

Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) as required

Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to design, develop, monitor, and improve asset-based maintenance programs, including value-added preventive maintenance tasks and effective use of predictive and non-destructive testing methodologies

Identify required spare parts, equipment, materials, and consumables to support operations and develop business cases to support prioritization and procurement activities

Design, lead, and coordinate the implementation of engineered solutions to eliminate repetitive failures, defects, and reliability issues impacting operations

Support the development and execution of engineered solutions to resolve facility issues, eliminate defects, and improve reliability; may lead contract personnel on small, engineered projects

Utilize the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support work identification, planning, execution, and close-out within the overall work management process

Provide technical expertise, guidance, program direction, and data analysis to support plant inspections and reliability assessments

Drive improvements in equipment reliability and availability by reducing unplanned equipment downtime and improving overall asset performance

Analyzing and improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) through proactive reliability engineering practices, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by supporting effective maintenance strategies, improving troubleshooting processes, and enhancing maintenance planning and execution

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

Qualification

Reliability EngineeringFailure ModesEffects AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalysisMechanical EngineeringElectrical AptitudeSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering within the mining, chemical processing, or similar heavy industrial environment

Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret reliability, maintenance, and operational performance data to drive informed decisions

Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude with a solid understanding of industrial equipment and systems

Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement principles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions

Personal commitment to Lithium Americas' Purpose, Vision, and Values

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for long-term growth and skills development

Diverse and respectful workplace

Company

Lithium Americas Corp.

Lithium Americas (NYSE & TSX: LAC) is developing the Thacker Pass project located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada, which hosts the largest known measured lithium resource (Measured and Indicated) and reserve (Proven and Probable) in the world.

Founded in 2007

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

501-1000 employees