Requisition ID: 297402

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
• Salary Range: 105,000- 160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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:

Deputy Project ES&H Manager serves as a key member of the project leadership team and acts on behalf of the Project ES&H Manager, as delegated. The position requires demonstrated experience operating within both OSHA-regulated construction environments and MSHA-regulated mining and mining-construction environments. Bechtel ES&H leadership roles are responsible for leading ES&H personnel, supporting project execution, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving performance improvement, and interacting with stakeholders and regulatory agencies. Deputy Project ES&H Manager serves as a key member of the project leadership team and acts on behalf of the Project ES&H Manager, as delegated. The position requires demonstrated experience operating within both OSHA-regulated construction environments and MSHA-regulated mining and mining-construction environments. Bechtel ES&H leadership roles are responsible for leading ES&H personnel, supporting project execution, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving performance improvement, and interacting with stakeholders and regulatory agencies. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and support project ES&H programs and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop ES&H staff and field personnel.
• Conduct inspections, audits, assessments, and field observations.Identify hazards, manage risks, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned.Oversee contractor and subcontractor ES&H performance.Integrate ES&H requirements into project planning and execution.
• Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and training programs.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and risk mitigation.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor'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:

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing ES&H programs within OSHA-regulated construction environments and MSHA-regulated mining or mine-construction environments.
• Experience managing ES&H compliance for multiple contractors and subcontractors on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience leading significant incident investigations, corrective action programs, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, critical control management, contractor management systems, and ES&H management systems.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills is preferable and advantageous.

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

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components