Safety Specialist

POSITION: Safety Specialist SCHEDULE: Will discuss with applicant LOCATION: Thacker Pass, NV SALARY: Will discuss with applicant **TO APPLY: Direct Link:https://lithiumamericas.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External\_Careers\_SG/job/Thacker-Pass/Safety-Specialist\_JR100040 Career Page:https://lithiumamericas.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/External\_Careers\_SG ** Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. **SUMMARY: **We are seeking a Safety Specialist to join our Team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Safety Manager in developing and implementing effective safety programs for Thacker Pass. This position plays a key role in promoting a strong safety culture across site operations. The Safety Specialist will coordinate safety audits, inspections, training, and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulatory requirements. The plant will consist of a sulfuric acid plant and processes for clay beneficiation, acid leaching, neutralization, crystallization, chemical precipitations, solid/liquid separations, and ion exchange. The successful candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to improve safety in OSHA and MSHA regulated environments. 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 transition to the Thacker Pass Project during commissioning and throughout production and will report to the Safety Manager. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelors degree in science or technical discipline related to health and safety, or equivalent relevant work experience. - 2 to 4 years of proven work experience serving as a Safety Specialist or similar leadership role in the chemical, oil and gas, or mineral processing industry is highly preferred. - Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) certification or State First Responders certification a plus. - Working knowledge of U.S. and Nevada OSHA and/or MSHA regulations; experience in an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) facility is preferred. - Personal commitment to Lithium Americas Purpose, Vision, and Values. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: - Partner with the Safety Manager to develop and implement effective safety programs for the Thacker Pass Project (TPP) and to coordinate daily Health and Safety (HandS) activities. - Collaborate with managers, directors, and supervisors to promote a culture of safety excellence. - Participate in the site Safety Committee Organization (SCO) and support initiatives. - Conduct regular safety and equipment walk-throughs and inspections of facilities, equipment, and emergency response systems to ensure compliance and safe operations. - Develop, administer and deliver MSHA/OSHA required training for employees, contractors and visitors; maintain training documentation and provide verification of training. - Conduct hazard assessments for all new chemicals to be brought on site. - Support site industrial hygiene programs, including occupational exposure monitoring. - Review and manage Safe Work Permits (e.g., Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Excavation) to ensure proper issuance, compliance, and closure. - Oversee PPE and lockout equipment programs, ensuring availability, maintenance, and proper usage. - Coordinate onboarding safety training for contractors and visitors. - Assists supervisors and management in the timely investigation of incidents, identification of root cause and rapid correction of contributing factors with documented closure. - Prepare detailed plans of action to address safety improvements. - Participates in conti uous improvement projects to enhance safety performance. - Assists to maintain all required safety compliance documentation. - 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. **EEO: **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.