Senior Environmental Specialist II (Lead)

Bechtel is hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist II (Lead) for the Thacker Pass project in Orovada, NV. The role involves managing an environmental services program, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The project aims to produce significant lithium resources for cleaner energy. The position is full-time and requires on-site presence, as indicated by the location and telework type.
Requisition ID: 291849 Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV Salary Range: $106,800 - $162,900 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) ​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. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 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 support the 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. #LI-NP1Major Responsibilities: Manager an environmental services program, inclusive of technical and administrative aspects. Supervises contractors and client contractors’ 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. 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. Develops and maintains the project Construction Environmental Control Plan (CECP) Adopts client and regulatory requirements into the CECP where required by contract or law Actively supports field leaders in the implementation of the CECP Identifies environmental best practices for implementation Evolves and adapts the CECP through the project stages Identifies environmental activities to minimise risk associated with the project schedule Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s (or international equivalent) and 7- 10 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience. Required Knowledge and Skills: Ability to utilize Microsoft office programs including word, PowerPoint, excel Demonstrated experience with construction projects site establishment activities including earthworks, civil works and piling Experience in managing environmental management systems including compliance tracking, technical report writing and development of dashboards Ability to conduct audits and inspections in compliance to project site requirements 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. 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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 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. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com