What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOTO Manager position at Bechtel Corporation?
Requisition ID: 282790
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
Project Overview
Thacker Pass is critical to energy security in the United States. Situated on the largest known lithium deposit in the North America, the multi-billion-dollar mine and processing facilities will eventually produce more than 16 times the current U.S. yearly output of lithium.
The battery-quality lithium carbonate made at Thacker Pass will be enough to power 800,000 electric vehicles each 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.
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.
Thacker Pass is hiring. We will need a full spectrum of engineering, construction, project management, and business professionals plus support services to enable successful completion. During your off time, enjoy mountain air and abundant outdoor recreation in northern Nevada or Lake Tahoe; restaurants, shopping, and shows in Reno; or a little farther, northern California, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.
Join a diverse, global team making a difference, building a sustainable and responsible project that will deliver a critical material to the nation and economic benefits to the region.
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for startup planning and activities on major projects. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and clients to leverage diverse technical team skills to integrate the startup plan. You will identify risks and trends, manage progress reporting, and proactively course correct to ensure goals, schedules, and requirements are met.
Major Responsibilities
Level 1
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
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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
- Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
Project Overview
Thacker Pass is critical to energy security in the United States. Situated on the largest known lithium deposit in the North America, the multi-billion-dollar mine and processing facilities will eventually produce more than 16 times the current U.S. yearly output of lithium.
The battery-quality lithium carbonate made at Thacker Pass will be enough to power 800,000 electric vehicles each 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.
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.
Thacker Pass is hiring. We will need a full spectrum of engineering, construction, project management, and business professionals plus support services to enable successful completion. During your off time, enjoy mountain air and abundant outdoor recreation in northern Nevada or Lake Tahoe; restaurants, shopping, and shows in Reno; or a little farther, northern California, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.
Join a diverse, global team making a difference, building a sustainable and responsible project that will deliver a critical material to the nation and economic benefits to the region.
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for startup planning and activities on major projects. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and clients to leverage diverse technical team skills to integrate the startup plan. You will identify risks and trends, manage progress reporting, and proactively course correct to ensure goals, schedules, and requirements are met.
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.
Level 1
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
- 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.).
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
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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
