At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.
We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.
We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.
Join Eramet and become the new face of mining
Mechanical Engineer M/F:
- Position Reference: 44985
- Location: Salta, AR
- Contract type: Temporary
- Job posting start date: May 12, 2026
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
📌 Mechanical Engineer (Salta)
🏢 Eramet
📍 Salta