Electrical Planner

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. 

Electrical Planner

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, 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 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 Electrical Planner to join our Maintenance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations by planning and coordinating electrical maintenance and installation activities. This role directly impacts asset reliability, schedule compliance, cost control, and risk reduction by ensuring work is properly scoped, resourced, and aligned with federal, state, and company safety standards, statutory regulations, and operational priorities. 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 Senior Maintenance Planner. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs 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 of assigned areas, and fosters a culture where safe work practices and personal accountability are non-negotiable.  Champions site safety standards and promote open communication within group.
• Develop detailed job plans for electrical maintenance, breakdowns, shutdowns, and capital projects, including work scopes, task sequencing, labor hours, equipment, and tooling requirements
• Create and maintain weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance schedules in coordination with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Plan and support maintenance activities for high- and low-voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, motors, drives, MCCs, power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and OEM documentation to ensure accurate and safe job planning
• Ensure maintenance strategies align with OEM recommendations, site standards, and reliability best practices
• Identify, source, and ensure availability of spare parts, tools, and consumables prior to work execution
• Maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs), asset registers, and job libraries within the CMMS (SAP)
• Ensure all planned work complies with federal, state and company safety regulations, electrical codes, and site procedures
• Incorporate lockout/tagout (LOTO), isolation, permitting, and risk controls into job plans
• Participate in risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and hazard identification processes
• Develop maintenance cost estimates and track planned versus actual costs
• Analyze work order history and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support reliability, continuous improvement, and maintenance optimization initiatives
• Create, manage, and close work orders in the CMMS and provide reporting on schedule compliance, backlog, and maintenance KPIs
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and provide clear communication to stakeholders and execution teams

• 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

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in electrical maintenance planning within a mining, chemical or heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, electrical safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling
• Proficiency in CMMS software, preferably SAP
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively with operations, engineering, maintenance teams, and external vendors
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a safety-first work culture
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• 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.