Sr. Safety Specialist II (Area Lead)

Bechtel Corporation; Sand Pass (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an experienced ES&H professional to provide technical oversight of the project’s ES&H compliance activities through inspection of field execution activities. You will work with project and construction management to implement safety requirements and address ES&H issues as they arise.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and other functions to ensure ES&H compliance and daily site surveillance to verify PPE use and safety

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910; Bechtel ESH Core Processes preferred.
• Experience in ES&H assessments/inspection during construction; ability to lead investigations.

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 ES&H programs, systems, and procedures for worker safety and environmental protection.
• Maintains ES&H databases, including incidents and corrective actions.
• Performs ES&H data analysis to identify trends and improvements.
• Prepares communications, reports, and documents for program execution and records retention.
• Coordinates incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares reports.
• Participates in employee training, emergency preparedness, and QA programs.
• Coordinates ES&H recognition programs.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

ESH Core Processes

Root cause analysis

Contractor orientation

Work safety programs

Regulatory knowledge

ES&H audits

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
• Salary Range: 91,000- 138,800 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

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.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ES&H program and ES&H Management System, including aiding compliance with Bechtel's ES&H standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Delivers toolbox talks and participates in site meetings with project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety requirements.
• 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 ES&H databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions.
• Performs statistical analysis of ES&H data to identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention.
• Coordinates incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports.
• Participates in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
• Coordinates ES&H recognition programs.

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
• 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

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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

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