Bechtel

ES&H Representative (Field Supervision)

Bechtel • $78K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 regulations.
  • Experience in ES&H assessments and inspections during construction.
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis for incident investigations.
  • Familiarity with national safety laws and industry best practices for ES&H.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate implementation of ES&H programs to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Deliver toolbox talks and participate in site meetings to communicate safety expectations.
  • Maintain ES&H databases and analyze performance data for continuous improvement.
  • Support adoption of software systems used by ES&H personnel.
  • Lead risk assessments and monitoring activities to mitigate issues.
  • Prepare reports and documentation for program execution and records management.
  • Coordinate incident notifications and conduct investigations to recommend process improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually).
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Discretionary bonuses and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 299809
  • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
  • Salary Range: 78,900- 120,300 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:

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:

  • Coordinate and support the implementation of Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) programs and management systems to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
  • Deliver toolbox talks and participate in site meetings to communicate safety expectations to employees and contractors.Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of ES&H policies, programs, and procedures.
  • Maintain ES&H databases, including incident records, audit findings, assessments, and corrective actions.Analyze ES&H performance data and trends, providing recommendations to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support the adoption and coordination of software systems and digital tools used by ES&H personnel.
  • Lead or participate in risk assessments, mitigation planning, monitoring activities, and issue resolution efforts.
  • Prepare reports, communications, and documentation required for program execution and records management.
  • Coordinate incident notifications, conduct investigations, and prepare incident investigation reports.Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce risks and prevent incidents.
  • Participate in or lead employee training, emergency preparedness activities, and quality assurance programs.
  • Coordinate safety recognition and engagement programs to promote a strong safety culture.
  • Research regulatory and technical issues and provide guidance and interpretation to project teams.Provide ES&H support and technical assistance to field and office personnel.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelor's (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910.
  • Understanding of Bechtel's ESH Core Processes (preferred).
  • 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.
  • 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

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

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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