Bechtel

Deputy Industrial Relations Manager

Bechtel$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in major project construction related to Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.
  • Comprehensive understanding of recruitment, workforce development, and employee dispute resolution programs.
  • Ability to coordinate with various departments for effective implementation of Industrial Relations systems.
  • Strong familiarity with Bechtel's industrial, recruitment, and training systems.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily Industrial Relations activities on the LNG project.
  • Advise the Industrial Relations team on resolving employee disputes and administrative issues.
  • Represent Bechtel in external community and internal meetings regarding industrial relations matters.
  • Supervise the preparation of information for site meetings, including workforce availability and compensation trends.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives in collaboration with construction management.
  • Ensure that existing Industrial Relations programs meet desired objectives and results.
  • Conduct complex investigations into employee relations issues and resolve disputes.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package aimed at career advancement and personal well-being.
  • Programs designed to enhance workplace culture and foster employee engagement.
  • Opportunities for time off and recharging to maintain work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 298311
  • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Port Arthur, TX


Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects.

As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team and manage daily industrial relations activities on construction project, providing advice in the resolution of employee disputes, project workforce effectiveness. The Deputy Industrial Relations Manager is responsible to provide leadership support under supervision of the Projecct Industrial Relations manager. Will lead project teams in the establishment, implementation and administration of Project Industrial Relations systems & procedures, in accordance with the Project's Industrial Relations Execution Strategy. #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Monitors daily Industrial Relations activities on major LNG project.
  • Provides advice and guidance to Industrial Relations team in the resolution of employee disputes, employment administration, and IR Work activities.
  • At times may represent Bechtel in external meetings with community, internally with construction management and with client representatives.
  • Supervises the preparation of information and data to be discussed at these site meetings which can include: local area surveys on manual workforce availability, productivity and compensation, available employment trends at site (hiring/terminations, work rule violations).
  • Supervises the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives with construction management.
  • Strong understanding of policies and practices and its application at project.
  • Possesses proficiency in the requisition tracking programs and employee data programs
  • Monitors existing IR/WFS programs to ensure desired objectives and/or results are being achieved
  • Will leads complex craft employee relations investigations and resolves employee disputes
  • Provides advice and counsel to management on IR policies


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • The Deputy Industrial Relations Manager shall be knowledgeable and/or experienced in:
  • Major project construction in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Workforce Services or Human Resources (HR).
  • Comprehensive experience across all major areas within Industrial Relations, including recruitment / workforce development / employee dispute resolution program etc.
  • Ability to liaise with site non-manual personnel - all departments - to ensure effective implementation of Industrial Relations systems.
  • Working knowledge & understanding of Bechtel industrial / recruitment / training / manual craft employee systems and their implementation.


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

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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