Performance Excellence Program Coordinator

Requisition ID:  285937

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Camp
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
• Salary Range: $105.060 - $160,220 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:

The objective role of the PEPCC is to provide the necessary motivation to all project members to deliver a high level of excellence in terms of Safety, Quality and Productivity. The objective is achieved through a site specific program of reward and recognition combined with clear and regular communication on project status and upcoming events and milestones. The role also supports the implementation of approved actions resulting from employee pulse surveys. The recording and publicizing periodical accomplishments and innovations identified and implemented on the Thacker Pass project that may be transferred as learned processes for use on other projects. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop a project specific reward and recognition program for approval that will attain the desired and positive project culture of safe work, high productivity, quality workmanship and deliver project objectives,
• Identify areas for improvement,execute the approved program with the garnered support form Area Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and field supervision (General Forepersons and Forepersons),
• Identify and receive approval from the Site Manager (or designee) crews and individuals qualifying for recognition of Job Well Done, Excellence Awards and Innovation in conjunction with Area supervision,
• Plan and promote regular events to celebrate milestone schedules. This will include confirming Site Manager's (or designee) approval, catering planning, obtaining labor through Indirects and Construction groups to assist with the set up and tear down for each event,
• Maintain accurate and current program records of type of recognition, recognition provided (gift, certificate, BBQ, project merchandise by type, financials),
• Order and maintain inventory of recognition gifts,
• Produce weekly report detailing all events held, planning performed, interviews conducted to demonstrate the program value,
• Assist Project Communications Lead with gathering site news, performing crew member interviews, undertake and prepare reports gathered from project employee pulse surveys, preparation of newsletter/bulletin and magazine copy. Managing project messaging via notice boards and social media,
• Collaborate communications with the Bechtel Workforce Hub (WFH) Manager and work with the WFH Operations Contractor to promote project programs and promote resident participation in organized events,
• Support Community Relations efforts under the guidance and approval of the Site Manager (or designee),
• Other duties as assigned within personal capability

Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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