Nevada Staffing
Thacker Pass Project Industrial Relations/Labor Relations
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 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 handle project labor relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labor relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays. Major Responsibilities
Performs research and develops statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, labor union or construction industry trends and practices Interprets and administers applicable labor union contracts and enforces work rules. Keeps abreast of labor laws and related legislation applicable to construction labor union employees Ensures that LR/IR/WFS activities conform to company and site policies/procedures follows labor contract negotiation proceedings and disseminates information on progress Monitors work practices daily on a field project and advises superior of observed and/or anticipated labor problems. Participates in the implementation of corrective actions to prevent work stoppages and construction schedule delays, and implements craft process improvement programs at the jobsite level Recommends actions to resolve these issues to avoid work stoppages and construction schedule delays Works with local & regional building trades representatives on process improvement initiatives and implements them at the jobsite level Produces various written project and LR/IR/WFS communications Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct according to the work rules Supports informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct or other ER issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules 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
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Prior experience supporting HR, labor relations, or onboarding processes is a plus. Familiarity with standard administrative practices and office procedures. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills; able to interact professionally with union representatives, employees, and management. Experience with document preparation, data entry, and tracking using spreadsheets or shared databases. Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. Proactive problem-solving mindset with sound judgment. Total Rewards/Benefits
Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 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 handle project labor relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labor relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays. Major Responsibilities
Performs research and develops statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, labor union or construction industry trends and practices Interprets and administers applicable labor union contracts and enforces work rules. Keeps abreast of labor laws and related legislation applicable to construction labor union employees Ensures that LR/IR/WFS activities conform to company and site policies/procedures follows labor contract negotiation proceedings and disseminates information on progress Monitors work practices daily on a field project and advises superior of observed and/or anticipated labor problems. Participates in the implementation of corrective actions to prevent work stoppages and construction schedule delays, and implements craft process improvement programs at the jobsite level Recommends actions to resolve these issues to avoid work stoppages and construction schedule delays Works with local & regional building trades representatives on process improvement initiatives and implements them at the jobsite level Produces various written project and LR/IR/WFS communications Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct according to the work rules Supports informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct or other ER issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules 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
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Prior experience supporting HR, labor relations, or onboarding processes is a plus. Familiarity with standard administrative practices and office procedures. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills; able to interact professionally with union representatives, employees, and management. Experience with document preparation, data entry, and tracking using spreadsheets or shared databases. Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. Proactive problem-solving mindset with sound judgment. Total Rewards/Benefits
Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.