Long Range Maintenance Planner / Maintenance Training SpecialistRoleWe are seeking a
Long Range Planner / Plant Maintenance Training Specialist to join our team. In this dual-focus role, you will be responsible for forecasting and mapping out strategic, long-range maintenance initiatives (such as major overhauls, shutdowns, and asset lifecycles) while simultaneously designing, coordinating, and executing a robust technical training curriculum for our
maintenance personnel.
This position plays a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, maximizing asset longevity, and building a highly skilled, safety-conscious workforce to support operational readiness. 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 will transition to the Thacker Pass Project during commissioning and throughout production. It reports directly to the Senior Maintenance Planner. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.
Key ResponsibilitiesLong-Range Planning & Asset Strategy:
- Lead the development of 52-week, 3-year, and long-range asset maintenance strategies to maximize plant availability.
- Scope, plan, and forecast resource requirements for major capital projects, plant shutdowns, and turnarounds.
- Develop, update, and maintain long-term Bills of Materials (BOMs), asset strategies, and standard task lists in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Reserve stock items and initiate long-lead requisitions for services and materials in coordination with Supply Chain and Procurement.
- Establish long-range planning standards, forecasting benchmarks, and consistent data management practices across maintenance activities.
- Analyze long-term maintenance KPIs, tracking backlog health, forecasting accuracy, and overall asset reliability trends to support operational goals.
- Assist with maintenance budgets, multi-year forecasting, and long-term cost-control analysis.
Maintenance Training Specialist:
- Assess workforce skill gaps and develop a comprehensive training matrix and technical development program for plant maintenance technicians and planners.
- Design, schedule, and facilitate technical training modules, vendor-led certifications, and safety compliance courses.
- Coordinate training plans for onboarding new hires and transitioning existing personnel from the construction phase into active commissioning and production.
- Maintain comprehensive training compliance records, tracking certifications and specialized trade competencies across the plant maintenance department.
- Work closely with maintenance supervisors to align training programs with field execution needs, lessons learned, and failure analysis trends.
- Conduct regular field visits to validate long-range planning scopes and audit the effectiveness of workforce technical training programs.
- Provide regular updates, budget forecasts, and strategic training recommendations to the Senior Maintenance Planner.
- 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- 5+ years of progressive maintenance planning experience in a heavy industrial, mining, or chemical processing facility, with specific experience in long-range or turnaround planning.
- 2+ years of experience developing training programs, teaching, mentoring, or acting as a technical training specialist within a maintenance environment.
- Proficiency in maintenance CMMS systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or similar).
- Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics, and predictive maintenance data.
- Advanced proficiency in scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
- Personal commitment to Lithium Americas' Purpose, Vision, and Values
Working at Lithium AmericasAt 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.
