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Automation Controls Specialist

Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing,buildingandoperatinglithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass,is located inHumboldt County in northernNevada andis the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused onsafely andresponsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national securityand enable cleaner energy sources.We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supportingjobsand maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia andoperatesin 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,Visionand Values

Our purpose, vision and valuesare theguiding principlesthat willserve as the cornerstone of our company's future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purposeis tosafely and sustainably produce lithiumfrom Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Visionis tobe North America's leading lithium producerto enablecleaner energy sources.

Our ValuesincludeAct with Integrity,Be Responsible and Act with Care,Commit to ExcellenceandDrive Innovation,andBe a Collaborative Partner.

Role

We are seekinganAutomation Control Specialistto join ourMaintenance Team.In this role, you will beresponsiblefor the programming, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of the EmersonDeltaVDistributed Control System (DCS) and associated automation infrastructure. In a mining processing environment-spanning crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and tailings management-this role ensures maximum process uptime, safety compliance, and operational efficiency through robust controlstrategies.Thisis a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.

The role is basedatThackerPass siteand reports to theMaintenance Manager.Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

KeyResponsibilities

• Program, configure,maintain, and troubleshootDeltaVDistributed Control System (DCS) applications and associated automation systems.

• Develop andmaintainHMI graphics, control logic, and process control strategies to support safe and efficient plant operations.

• Troubleshoot control system issues, tune control loops, andoptimizeautomation performance to improve reliability and production.

• Support electricians, instrumentation technicians, and operations personnel with automation-related technical issues.

• Analyze process data toidentifyopportunities for process improvements and implement corrective actions.

• Perform system backups, software updates, licensing management, andmaintainthe integrity of the control system database.

• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and loop checks for new instrumentation and control systems.

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial communication networks and interfaces between DCS, PLC, and field devices.

• Ensure automation systemscomply withsafety standards, environmental regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures.

• Participate in the design, maintenance, and testing of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and critical control interlocks.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability, plant uptime, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 plant operations as needed.

• Builds andmaintainstrusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent technical training and experience may be considered.

• Three (3) or more years of experience programming, configuring, andmaintainingdistributed control systems (DCS) or programmable logic controllers (PLC).

• Experience with EmersonDeltaVis strongly preferred.

• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, or Yokogawa is preferred.

• Experience in mining, mineral processing, chemical processing, oranother heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of industrial instrumentationincludingpressure, temperature, level, flow, and density measurement devices.

• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP,EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, or OPC.

• Familiarity with process historians such as OSIsoft PI or similar data analysis tools.

• Understanding ofprocess control, control loop tuning, automation troubleshooting, and industrial networking.

• Working knowledge of Management of Change (MOC), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and industrial cybersecurity best practices.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and navigating active plant facilities.

• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas' Purpose, Vision,and Values

Working at LithiumAmericas

At LithiumAmericas, we believe our people are our mostvaluable 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

LithiumAmericasis 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.