LOTO Authority

Requisition ID: 281684 

•  Relocation Authorized: International - 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 be responsible for receiving and acting on requests to perform work on components or equipment that are energized or have the potential to be energized. You will be responsible for the management of energy insulation in accordance with corporate and project-specific procedures. 14x7 shift system. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Managing the integrated program of LOTO (Blocking and Labeling) in the Project, coordinating between the workers, and all other affected entities to offer a safe and uniform program for the control of
• work and the isolation of energy sources.
• Ensuring that the energy isolation program complies with the SWPP, STCP and Q4Safety.
• Leading the LOTO team, which will be composed of different Blocking supervisors ensuring full compliance with the project procedures.
• Providing information and support to construction and pre-commissioning teams on mechanical and electrical insulation.
• Identifying insulation limits based on the scope of work and develop and issue the electronic energy insulation permit (EIP).
• Administrating and managing the energy isolation program with strict compliance and record keeping.
• Providing training to members of the project and/or Blocking team, in the procedure of the same, to ensure strict compliance with it by all workers.
• Acquiring the necessary material to support the energy insulation management program.
• Monitoring/Auditing the activities of workers within a lockdown permit, to ensure compliance with energy isolation.
• Supervising the installation of LOTO equipment such as padlocks and tags, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree or Technical Degree with 6 years of experience in the position; or 8 years of equivalent industry experience and position in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in construction works and in works in the pre-commissioning stage.
• Extensive knowledge of the electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in mineral processing and water treatment plants.
• Ability to understand/interpret electrical schematics (SLDs), wiring, instrument control loops and process and mechanical drawings (P&IDs).
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members, effectively and positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve in high pressure situations.
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet and database applications.
• Understanding of Bechtel's applicable work processes, including standard work process procedures (preferred).
• Physical ability to perform inspections that require the following activities: walking extensively in and around a construction site, climbing stairs, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms,
• Working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
• Ability to wear the appropriate standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, masks, hearing protection, etc.).

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