Maintenance Planner - Vancouver - Lithium Americas Corp.

Description

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

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

Our vision is to be North America's leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.

Our Values

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 Maintenance Planner to join our Team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating resources, parts, materials, equipment access, and schedules to reduce downtime and improve reliability. 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 our Winnemucca, NV office during construction and transition to the Thacker Pass Project during commissioning and throughout production and will report to the Maintenance Manager. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed job plans with safety as the primary consideration.
• Plan and coordinate all scheduled maintenance and minor construction activities.
• Identify required permits, labor, materials, equipment, costs, and contract services for each task.
• Reserve stock items and requisition services and materials.
• Develop, update, and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM) and standard task lists for assets.
• Assist with supply chain coordination (Materials Management, Procurement, and Kitting).
• Regularly visit work sites to scope jobs and assess progress.
• Determine appropriate planning level and work sequence for all maintenance tasks.
• Assign proper codes during work identification, control, and planning phases.
• Prepare and communicate planned work packages for the weekly schedule.
• Attend relevant planning and scheduling meetings (e.g. Weekly Scheduling, Plan of the Day).
• Support maintenance supervisors with job scoping and information sharing.
• Collaborate with other planners and cross-functional teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Procurement) to ensure aligned work execution.
• Analyze work order feedback and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust planning as needed.
• Develop reports and track key metrics such as labor/material estimate accuracy, backlog size, and completion percentages.
• Provide updates and flag critical issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in budgeting, tracking, and analytical tasks related to maintenance planning.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of practical maintenance planning experience, including parts recognition.
• Formal maintenance planner training preferred.
• Proficient in Maintenance CMMS such as SAP S/4, HANA, etc.
• Strong ability to interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment drawings, predictive maintenance reports, and electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to work well with company and vendor personnel.
• Good communication skills, including phone, email, writing, etc.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a safe work culture.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera P6 is a plus.
• 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.