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.
Training Specialist
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 (TPP), 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 TPP 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 experienced and organized Training Specialist to join our Training Department. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, creating, and facilitating training programs and systems to ensure regulatory compliance and workforce readiness for employees, contractors, and vendors at Thacker Pass. You will help implement the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) and support the management of the Learning Management System (LMS). 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 will be based at our Winnemucca office during construction and will transition to the Thacker Pass site during commissioning and operation. This role reports to the Training Superintendent. Travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the Training Superintendent and department leaders to implement, evaluate, continuously improve, and validate training programs for TPP employees, vendors, and contractors.
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Ensures all TPP employees, contractors, and vendors have the proper training to perform their jobs while following applicable laws and regulations.
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Designs and updates course materials, job aids, and On-the-Job (OJT) guides; develops and maintains written assessments and practical evaluations aligned to SAT.
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Facilitates classroom and hands-on training for critical topics; coaches and supports department OJT trainers and subject-matter experts (SMEs).
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Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and training content within the Learning Management System (LMS); assists with LMS user management and data quality.
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Generates and distributes reports to managers on training program effectiveness, delinquencies, and deficiencies.
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Monitors and supports compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
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Provides day-to-day support and coordination to training personnel and contractors as necessary.
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Supports the implementation of the five-step Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process under the direction of the Training Superintendent
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Collaborates with contracted organizations to ensure alignment of training expectations and standards.
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Records training documentation for TPP staff and contractors in the LMS
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Assists in developing, maintaining, and coordinating site training schedules.
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Provides guidance to TPP personnel on accessing information in the training database.
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Participates in incident investigations to identify and address any training-related gaps or contributing factors.
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Builds trusted relationships across all teams while promoting a learning culture that reflects our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in the training department of a mining or chemical processing organization
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to design, deliver, or support workforce training programs that meet operational and regulatory requirements.
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Documented “train-the-trainer" training in subjects such as Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, First Aid/AED, etc., preferred
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Qualification as an MSHA part 48 Surface Mining Trainer (“IS” Blue Card), preferred or willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
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Experience developing or coordinating On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs, preferred
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Experience supporting training system implementation or start-up operations, preferred
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Strong team building, decision making, and relationship skills
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Current knowledge of business and human resources practices
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Strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship principles
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Experience delivering classroom, hands-on, or blended learning sessions.
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Ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects in parallel.
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to critically challenge assumptions, “think outside the box”, and deliver solutions
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Be a self-starter, highly motivated, able to work independently, with high energy
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Teams, etc.)
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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.
