Bechtel Corporation
Senior Environmental Specialist II (Lead)
Bechtel Corporation, Orovada, Nevada, United States, 89425
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Relocation Authorized: National/International - Camp
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Thacker Pass, NV
Salary Range: $119,780 - $182,670 annually
Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects. 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. Job Summary
In this role, you will oversee preparation and implementation of a project Environmental Management Plan and supervise a team to support plan integration and execution. You will work with functional leads, evaluate performance trends, and provide technical guidance on mitigation measures. Your leadership will ensure protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities. Major Responsibilities
Supervises an environmental services program, or a major component of it, inclusive of technical and administrative aspects. Supervises assigned environmental personnel and provides guidance on their work activities. Provides technical support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Startup, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH program execution. Ensures that environmental requirements are integrated within bid proposals, planning documents, design criteria, construction and commissioning plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. Prepares, or helps prepare, Environmental Management Plans and associated plans, and awareness and training programs, in compliance with Bechtel standards, the ESH Management System, and contract and regulatory requirements. Emphasizes and uses risk assessment, data analysis, and Bechtel’s ESH Management System to help track and achieve continual improvement. Prepares technical and regulatory reports, reviews and performs environmental assessments and studies, researches issues to support ESH program execution, and evaluates data and performance trends. Participates in ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms investigation and resolution of environmental incidents. Conducts inspections, monitoring, and sampling to assess compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permits, and Bechtel requirements. Identifies and oversees preparation and submittal of environmental permit applications, reviews and negotiates permit conditions with regulatory agencies, tracks permit compliance and closeout, and guides implementation of project-specific mitigation plans. Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge And Skills
Interacts with Customer regarding Project Environmental Plan and Issues Manages Project applicable environmental regulatory permits Maintains, updates, and ensures implementation of the Projects Environmental Plan Communicates with Bechtel Team, Customer, and regulators regarding environmental requirements and concerns Manages applicable environmental permit conditions and monitoring requirements Ensures Bechtel Core Environmental Processes are effectively implemented on the Project 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. 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.
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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. Job Summary
In this role, you will oversee preparation and implementation of a project Environmental Management Plan and supervise a team to support plan integration and execution. You will work with functional leads, evaluate performance trends, and provide technical guidance on mitigation measures. Your leadership will ensure protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities. Major Responsibilities
Supervises an environmental services program, or a major component of it, inclusive of technical and administrative aspects. Supervises assigned environmental personnel and provides guidance on their work activities. Provides technical support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Startup, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH program execution. Ensures that environmental requirements are integrated within bid proposals, planning documents, design criteria, construction and commissioning plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. Prepares, or helps prepare, Environmental Management Plans and associated plans, and awareness and training programs, in compliance with Bechtel standards, the ESH Management System, and contract and regulatory requirements. Emphasizes and uses risk assessment, data analysis, and Bechtel’s ESH Management System to help track and achieve continual improvement. Prepares technical and regulatory reports, reviews and performs environmental assessments and studies, researches issues to support ESH program execution, and evaluates data and performance trends. Participates in ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms investigation and resolution of environmental incidents. Conducts inspections, monitoring, and sampling to assess compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permits, and Bechtel requirements. Identifies and oversees preparation and submittal of environmental permit applications, reviews and negotiates permit conditions with regulatory agencies, tracks permit compliance and closeout, and guides implementation of project-specific mitigation plans. Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge And Skills
Interacts with Customer regarding Project Environmental Plan and Issues Manages Project applicable environmental regulatory permits Maintains, updates, and ensures implementation of the Projects Environmental Plan Communicates with Bechtel Team, Customer, and regulators regarding environmental requirements and concerns Manages applicable environmental permit conditions and monitoring requirements Ensures Bechtel Core Environmental Processes are effectively implemented on the Project 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. 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.
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