Eramine Sudamérica SA is a subsidiary of Eramet, a French integral mining and
metallurgical group. It is located in the Salar Centenario Ratones, 3,800 meters
above sea level, in the department of Los Andes, in Salta, Argentina.
Exploration activities started 12 years ago and at the end of 2019 our pilot
plant started operating, providing a demonstration of the quality of the final
lithium carbonate product, with more than 90% direct extraction efficiency.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER M/F
Description:
The role is responsible for supporting the operational reliability of plant
assets by leading root cause analyses, implementing corrective and improvement
actions, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory
requirements. Additionally, it contributes to maintaining plant availability,
reducing failure rates, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives,
ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations at the plant.
This position reports to: Engineering Manager.
Location: Centenario Ratones Project, Salta, Argentina.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) of recurring failures in the plant and
define corrective actions.
- Support the Rapid Problem Resolution Task Force and Correction and Improvement
initiatives.
- Develop and implement engineering solutions to improve asset reliability and
performance.
- Ensure proper execution and follow-up of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify optimization opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety, and regulatory
requirements.
- Support contractor management from a technical supervision perspective.
- Contribute to establishing a counter-roster model for continuous technical
coverage.
- Prepare technical reports and track key performance indicators.
Your Profile:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Solid knowledge of mechanical system
📌 Mechanical Engineer M/F (Salta)
🏢 Eramet
📍 Salta