Lithium Americas

Maintenance Planner

Winnemucca, NV

About This Job

Lithium Americas is a publicly listed, development-stage company with a focus on developing a sustainable, diversified supply of lithium chemicals that underpin the future of energy storage and mobile transportation. We unlock value through safe operation of our sites, understanding the key value drivers, needs of our customers and the communities in which we operate, whilst taking an innovative and practical approach to the challenges we face. We work closely as an organization and with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Planner supports efficient maintenance by planning and coordinating resources, parts, materials equipment access, and schedules to reduce downtime and improve reliability. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for all aspects of maintenance planning and coordination across the site. This position will be based in the Winnemucca, NV, business office during construction, transitioning to the Thacker Pass Project during commissioning and throughout production.

Responsibilities

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Develop and maintain detailed job plans with safety as the primary consideration

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Plan and coordinate all scheduled maintenance and minor construction activities

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Identify required permits, labor, materials, equipment, costs, and contract services for each task

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Reserve stock items and requisition services and materials

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Develop, update, and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM) and standard task lists for assets

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Assist with supply chain coordination (Materials Management, Procurement, and Kitting)

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Regularly visit work sites to scope jobs and assess progress

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Determine appropriate planning level and work sequence for all maintenance tasks.

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Assign proper codes during work identification, control, and planning phases

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Prepare and communicate planned work packages for the weekly schedule

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Attend relevant planning and scheduling meetings (e.g. Weekly Scheduling, Plan of the Day)

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Support maintenance supervisors with job scoping and information sharing

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Collaborate with other planners and cross-functional teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Procurement) to ensure aligned work execution

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Analyze work order feedback and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement

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Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust planning as needed

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Develop reports and track key metrics such as labor/material estimate accuracy, backlog size, and completion percentages

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Provide updates and flag critical issues to the Maintenance Manager

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Assist in budgeting, tracking, and analytical tasks related to maintenance planning

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Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

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3–5 years of practical maintenance planning experience, including parts recognition

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Formal maintenance planner training preferred

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Proficient in Maintenance CMMS such as SAP S/4, HANA, etc.

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Strong ability to interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment drawings, predictive maintenance reports, and electrical/hydraulic schematics

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Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)

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Advanced computer skills

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Ability to work well with company and vendor personnel

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Good communication skills to include phone, email, writing, etc.

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Capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a safe work culture

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Working knowledge of Microsoft Projects and/ Primavera P6 is a plus

Lithium Americas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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