ES&H Oversight Lead – Mining/Lithium Project

Bechtel; Nevada; On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced ES&H professional for the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. You will provide technical oversight of the project’s ES&H compliance activities, inspect field execution, and assist management in implementing safety requirements throughout project execution.

You will work with engineering, construction, procurement and controls teams to ensure PPE use, equipment inspections, and ES&H initiatives are followed daily on site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates ES&H disciplines to implement Bechtel’s ES&H program and standards.
• Delivers toolbox talks and site meetings to advise on safety requirements.
• Develops and maintains programs for safety and environmental protection.
• Maintains ES&H databases, incidents, audits, and corrective actions.
• Performs ES&H data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Leads risk assessments and mitigation planning for ES&H issues.
• Prepares communications and incident investigation reports.
• Coordinates incident notifications and investigations.
• Suggests improvements to minimize hazard potential.
• Coordinates ES&H training and emergency preparedness activities.
• Manages ES&H recognition programs.
• Researches issues and provides regulatory interpretation and advice.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

ESH Core Processes

Root cause analysis

Contractor orientation

ES&H audits

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Safety program experience

Team coaching

ES&H management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Safety software systems

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an experienced ES&H professional for the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. You will provide technical oversight of the project’s ES&H compliance activities, inspect field execution, and assist management in implementing safety requirements throughout project execution.

You will work with engineering, construction, procurement and controls teams to ensure PPE use, equipment inspections, and ES&H initiatives are followed daily on site.