Deputy Project Field Engineer

Requisition ID : 287710

Relocation Authorized : National / International - Camp

Telework Type : Full-Time Office / Project

Work Location : Thacker Pass,NV

Salary Range : $119,780 - $182,670 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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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 project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

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Major Responsibilities :

• Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction (e.g., tunnel boring, site de-watering, glove boxes, special coatings systems, HVAC systems, Fire Detection and Suppression, reactor tender gallery coordinator, etc.)

Provides technical consultation support to projects.

Work Planning & Packaging

Prepares construction drawings and sketches.

Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.

Material Management

Initiates requisitions for field purchases.

Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

Leads the verification of commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control

Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

Technical

Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

Reviews and approves inspection test plans

Education and Experience Requirements :

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Experience with Bechtel direct hire craft preferred

Contract management experience

Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.

Experience in mining and metals

Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset.

Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.

Excellent communication and problem-solving ability

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