Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communication link between operations, maintenance, engineering and contractors.
• Working with the maintenance planners create, prioritize and manage work orders for both reactive and proactive maintenance requests.
• With the maintenance scheduler on prioritizing and scheduling maintenance activities that best align with operational needs and availability of equipment.
• Keep the operations team appraised of all maintenance activities and ensure the proper permitting and planning is in place prior to the work being performed.
• Help develop and implement the appropriate lock-out tag-out plans as required for maintenance activities.
• Facilitate pre-job safety meetings and verify completion of required permits (LOTO, confined space, hot work, etc.).
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Work with the Contractor Coordinator in scheduling contractor activities to minimize or eliminate any operational impacts.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Lead planning and coordination for planned outages, shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, environmental regulations and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mining, chemical processing, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong organization, planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Analytical skills for data review and process improvement.
• Experience with ERP (SAP) systems and maintenance planning tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values.