ESH Area Lead

Bechtel; Pecos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Area Lead for a long-term camp assignment in Pecos, TX. You will implement and manage the ESH program, ensuring compliance with Bechtel standards and regulatory requirements while coordinating with project teams on site.

The role requires practical field experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work outdoors under various conditions as part of a large-scale energy and infrastructure effort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in field environments under varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ESH disciplines to implement Bechtel's ESH program and ESH Management System.
• Develop and maintain programs, systems, and procedures for safety and environmental protection.
• Maintain ESH databases, including incident events, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Perform statistical analysis of ESH data to identify trends and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Lead teams in risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring of ESH issues.
• Prepare reports and communications for program execution and records retention.
• Coordinate incident notifications, lead investigations, and prepare incident reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 297033

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Pecos, TX

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Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S.

This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

The successful candidate will mobilize on a long-term (camp) assignment to Pecos, Texas. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary:

The Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Area Lead helps implement and ensure compliance with each component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health program with a specific area/location of the project. This involves administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position requires practical application of occupational safety and related disciplines for managing environmental, safety and health aspects of a project or facility. The position reports to the Deputy ESH Manager. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ESH program and ESH Management System, including aiding compliance with Bechtel's ESH standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities
• Maintains ESH databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions
• Performs statistical analysis of ESH data to identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement and makes recommendations accordingly
• Identifies and coordinates unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ESH personnel
• Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ESH issues
• Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention
• Coordinates incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports
• Recommends and implements improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential
• Participates in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs
• Coordinates ESH recognition programs
• Researches moderately complex issues and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice
• Provides support to ESH field and office personnel, inclusive of all ESH discipline

Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions.
• Ability to support multiple work shifts, as needed, and a wide range of tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in managing a team of Environmental, Safety and Health professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to apply education, training and experience to solve problems and the communication skills necessary to share those solutions with Construction supervision.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 Management System standards.
• Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to applicable safety or health discipline.
• Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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