Labor Relations Administrator

Requisition ID: 280345 

•  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 be responsible for supporting the functions of the project Labor Relations group. It will involve many disciplines including researching, reporting, collating and distribution of employment information for Direct Hire and Contractor employee data from the project employee data base, approved revision of project procedures and policies. Preparation and distribution of project information bulletins, coordination of Labor Relations led meetings on and off-site including Pre-Job Conferences, regular coordination meetings with Customer, Contractor and Committee meetings. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Attends meetings with Bechtel’s clients, business development, construction and global business units to participate in discussions and implementation of core Labor Relations project scope delivery.    
• Assists with the development and presentation of systems training programs for all end users on a field project.
• Performs research and develops statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, labor union or construction industry trends and practices.
• Assists with the implementation of jobsite Diversity and Inclusion goals.
• Develops knowledge of practical application of labor laws, equal employment/affirmative action legislation and related government policies.
• Creates, analyzes and supports proposals for improvements in Labor Relations processes and policies.
• Designs flowcharts and presentations related to new / current work processes in Workforce Services.
• Plans and monitors work team activities to achieve Labor Relations objectives.
• Maintains, monitors and manages work package documentation in digital folders.
• Prepares reports on the fulfillment of objectives, work packages and others related to employee management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong computer skills in MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and employee database management.
• Basic knowledge of US Labor and Employment law.
• General knowledge of HR/LR systems for Craft personnel.
• Assists with the implementation of process improvement exercises.
• Previously employed in an HR/LR related role within and EPC/EPCM environment
• Previous Bechtel, Bantrel or JV experience (desired)
• Demonstrated skill in requirements analysis, work processes, practical procedure preparation, spreadsheet development, preparation of presentations and report writing
• Fluency in written and spoken English

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. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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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