Requisition ID: 300407- Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
- Salary Range: 72,000- 109,800 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:The Electrical Engineer reports to the Lead Electrical Field Engineer and is responsible for the technical oversight of all Electrical activities in his area of the project. The selected applicant shall provide technical direction to the direct hire/subcontractor work force as well as supervision. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the electrical related work. #LI-NP1
Major Responsibilities:- Coordinate with supervision on daily work activities, schedules, and material needs.
- Complete assigned training requirements.Assist with the preparation of electrical work packages.
- Support field inspections and complete required documentation.Assist with electrical quantity tracking, reporting, and material take-offs.
- Support the preparation of field changes and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate with Engineering to help resolve design and constructability issues.
- Assist supervision and subcontractors with construction and quality-related matters.
- Review drawings and specifications to support field activities.
- Assist with material requisitions, vendor documentation, and delivery follow-up.
- Support material receipt inspections and proper storage of materials.
- Review technical documents, inspection reports, and delivery schedules as assigned.
- Assist with construction estimates and other field engineering activities.I
- dentify and communicate opportunities to improve installation quality and safety.
Education and Experience Requirements:- Required University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:• Experience with Bechtel direct hire craft is preferred
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
• Experience in mining and metals is preferred
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
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