As the electromobility industry continues to grow, so does the demand for new job profiles in the lithium mining sector. Lithium is a strategic resource used in various industries, and Argentina has vast reserves, making it a key player in its production.
Argentina, along with Bolivia and Chile, forms the “lithium triangle,” which holds 46% of the world’s lithium reserves, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). With over 50 lithium mining projects currently underway in provinces such as Salta, Jujuy, and Catamarca, employment opportunities are significantly impacted.
Randstad management experts have identified nine key job profiles in the lithium mining industry that are crucial for efficient extraction, processing, and sustainability of these projects. These profiles include industrial engineers, geologists, electromechanical engineers, chemical engineers, environmental studies graduates, project managers, probe controllers, and technicians specializing in fields related to lithium mining and processing.
Andrea Ávila, CEO of Randstad for Argentina, Chile