Job Description

Project Overview:

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far – enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year.

As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services.

Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway.

The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.

Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium.

Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide technical oversight of the project’s ES&H compliance activities through inspection of project field execution activities. You will assist project and construction management in implementing and complying with project safety requirements and in addressing ES&H issues as they arise during project execution. You will work directly with other project-level functions (e.g., engineering, construction, subcontracts, procurement, project controls, document controls) to assist them in addressing the applicable ES&H requirements in their work activities and conduct daily site surveillance to verify adequate use of PPE, routine equipment inspections, project ES&H initiatives #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

Provides assistance in a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ES&H program and ES&H Management System to include aiding compliance with Bechtel's ES&H standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments 
Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities 
Maintains ES&H databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions 
Performs statistical analysis of ES&H data to help identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement 
Helps identify and coordinate any unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ES&H personnel 
Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H issues 
Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention 
Assists with incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports 
Recommends and implements improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential 
Participates in and supports employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs 
Supports ES&H recognition programs 
Researches issues and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice 
Provides support to ES&H field and office personnel, inclusive of all ES&H disciplines 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s or Master's degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 required
Understanding of Bechtel's ESH Core Processes
Can perform root cause analysis as needed for incident investigations
Conducts Project Contractor Orientation
Leads and implements Project ESH Audits, monitoring completion of specified corrective actions
Coaches Contractor Project and Safety Team on the Bechtel Processes and expectations
Knowledge of safety programs/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
Knowledge of national safety laws/regulations and regulatory agencies’ regulatory requirements and responsibilities, industry standards/current practices for ES&H, and best management practices for minimizing potential ES&H risks during project execution.
Knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risks and the mechanisms to mitigate them.
Experience in ES&H assessments/inspection during construction..
Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of ES&H subcontractors or consultants.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards