Lithium mining is booming in Argentina, driven by the growing demand for this strategic resource in the electromobility industry. As a result, there is a high demand for new job profiles in the mining sector. Some of the positions with the highest demand include industrial, electromechanical, and chemical engineers, geologists, graduates in environmental studies, project managers, occupational health and safety specialists, probe controllers, and technicians specializing in various areas related to lithium mining and processing.

According to Randstad, a global human resources company, Argentina has vast lithium reserves and is a key player in the production of this strategic resource for various industries. The country’s lithium reserves make up 46% of the world’s total lithium reserves. The boom in lithium mining in Argentina is significantly impacting employment opportunities with over 50 projects currently underway in provinces such as Salta, Jujuy, and Catamarca.

Randstad management experts have identified nine key job profiles that are crucial for efficient extraction, processing and sustainability of lithium mining projects. These profiles include industrial engineers, geologists, electromechanical engineers