Labor Relations Representative

Requisition ID: 280943 

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

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Project Overview:

Lithium Nevada Corporation’s (LNC) proposed Thacker Pass Project (Project) is intended to become a premier lithium mining and processing operation in the United States. The Project will consist of an open pit mine and related process facilities. The processing plant is proposed to be developed in two phases, with the first phase treating an average of 40,000 mtpa of battery grade lithium carbonate per annum during the first 3.5 years of production. Additional equipment and infrastructure will be installed as part of the second phase to increase production to 80,000 mtpa of LCE end products.

The Project is located approximately 20 miles west-northwest of Orovada, 62 miles north-northwest of Winnemucca, and approximately 20 miles south of the Oregon border, in the north-central portion of Humboldt County, Nevada. Primary access to the Project will be provided via Nevada State Route 293 (SR-293) from US Highway 95 (US-95).

The mine project site is located north of SR 293 at Thacker Pass and is situated between Kings River Valley to the west, the Quinn River Valley to the east, the Montana Mountains to the north, and the Double H Mountains to the south. The area is located approximately 4,200 to 5,650 feet above mean sea level (AMSL).

Job Summary:

In this role, you will handle project labor relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labor relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays.  #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Interprets and administers applicable labor union contracts and enforces work rules. Keeps abreast of labor laws and related legislation applicable to construction labor union employees (LR) 
• Along with the jobsite Safety representative, responsible for field implementation of Environmental, Safety and Health programs as they pertain to craft personnel 
• Works with subcontractor representatives performing work on the construction project to ensure labor contracts are interpreted correctly and work rules are enforced uniformly (LR) 
• Analyzes immediate and/or anticipated labor problems, decides on and implements corrective actions to prevent work stoppages and construction schedule delays, and implements craft process improvement programs at the jobsite level 
• Analyzes jurisdictional work assignments based on local precedents and practices (LR) 
• Conducts and/or provides guidance in conducting informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures (LR) 
• Interfaces with craft workforce, construction leadership, client, and general public 
• Coordinates the project in LR/IR/WFS activities including employee investigations, reprimands, terminations, data entry in Craft Human Resource Information System (CHRIS), communications, and training/coaching, and ensures the activities conform to company and site policies/procedures and legal requirements 
• Produces various written project and LR/IR/WFS communications 
• Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct or other ER issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as Labor Relations representative in a Construction environment

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of US union organization structure, roles and employment requirements
• Prior experience as a Labor Relations representative in a Construction environment
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with sub-contractor and direct hire supervision in the communication and successful execution of project labor strategies
• Support the effective implementation of procedural change by clearly communicating required changes in a timely manner
• Able to produce succinct reporting documentation relating to management of project Labor Relations

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