Construction Automation Lead

Requisition ID: 279843 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Camp 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV 

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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 lead construction automation efforts for complex projects, using database management, programming skills, and 3D tools. You will establish and administer the portfolio of construction automation applications on the jobsite and data requirements. You will review performance and recommend adjustments to tailor solutions to support strategy and compliance. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

Level 1

Const. Automation Specialist ​ 

• Establishes and administers Construction applications on the project eg.TEAMWorks, WITS (Weld and Welder tracking system), Unifier, Completions Module, Preservation and Maintenance Module and Measuring and Test Equipment​ 
• Implements automation tools in accordance with the project automation plan,
• Establish automated data transfer between applications​ 
• Collates performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to show trends, and use in improvements​ 
• Reviews output data and prepares construction report with direction from PFE and SM​ 
• Provides training and technical support 
• Coordinate construction requirements to ensure they’re incorporated in the project automation plan 

Const. Automation Lead​ 

• Leads in Construction Automation efforts and demonstrates ability to tailor solutions in support of project strategy​ 
• Coordinate data dependencies and integration 

Level 2

Const. Automation Lead ​ 

• Establishes and administers the portfolio of Construction Automation applications & data requirements 
• Ensure applications comply with work-processes and procedures​
• Product Owner (UPM) o User for assigned Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAP) such as TEAMWorks, WITS, craft HR systems, etc. ​ 
• Assists with preparation of software development, maintenance, testing and deployment plans​ 
• Coordinates and collects data to support preparation of estimates for software development, maintenance and deployment​ 
• Prepares and maintains application documentation and User Acceptance Test (UAT) plans​ 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Level 2

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
• Extensive knowledge of TEAMWorks and associated applications is required
• Experience with other Bechtel Standard applications, including UNIFIER, SETROUTE, DSCS and ACONEX
• Good understanding of Bechtel standard construction work processes and procedures (SWPP’s).
• Advanced level capability with MS Excel and Access is required. 
• Knowledge on Advance Work Package (AWP) and its implementation
• Intermediate Level SQL database and reportability platforms is required (SQL, SSRS - SQL Server Reporting Services, PBI).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability
• End User, System Administrator or Construction Automation experience with one or more of the following apps: eTrack, TEAMWorks, ToolHound, xFighters, Smart Completions and WITS.
• Experience working with Windows Servers including installation of server-side applications, setup of shares, scheduled tasks, etc. Working knowledge of Citrix and Web applications would be a plus.
• Experience supporting project Field Engineers, Procurement & Inventory Specialists, Timekeepers and End Users on multiple projects
• Hands-on field experience in the planning, implementing, configuring, training and supporting of construction automated systems.
• Strong attention to detail. Strong customer focus. Takes ownership of assigned tasks and sees work through to completion.
• Heavy industrial US direct hire construction experience 

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