Production Engineer

About the role

The Sulfuric Acid Production Engineer provides technical process engineering support for the design finalization, commissioning, start-up, optimization, and ongoing operation of the Sulfuric Acid Plant (SA1) and associated utility systems. This role supports safe, environmentally compliant, and reliable plant performance by working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for sulfur-burning sulfuric acid process systems.
• Support commissioning, start-up and operations readiness activities for SA1 systems and equipment.
• Monitor plant process performance and analyze operations data.
• Provide overall leadership, direction, and ownership of the SA1 OEE program to drive reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Identify process bottlenecks, equipment issues, and operational inefficiencies and develop corrective actions.
• Support development and continuous improvement of operations.
• Aid in developing and maintaining KPIs and reporting metrics related to production, efficiency, emissions, and reliability.
• Participate in HAZOPs, PHAs, MOCs, RCAs, and other process safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline required.
• 0-5 years of experience in chemical processing, refining, mining or heavy industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with sulfur burning sulfuric acid production strongly preferred.
• Understanding of sulfuric acid process systems, unit operations, heat transfer, fluid flow, and process control systems.
• Experience supporting plant commissioning, start-up, or operational readiness activities preferred.
• Knowledge of process safety principles including OSHA, PSM and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex process and operational issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and support critical-path commissioning and operations activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, etc.).
• Familiarity with DCS systems, historians and process trending tools preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong organization and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Skills

• Technical expertise in sulfuric acid production processes.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

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