LOTO Manager

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Project Overview:

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Job Summary:

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 of contractors in 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.  #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:

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 technical expertise and knowledge of construction equipment and consumables.
• Knowledge of trade tools to meet work requirements on a heavy industrial project.
• Written and verbal communication skills, particularly negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Planning, scheduling, and forecasting knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of inventory control practices.
• Working knowledge of equipment.
• Heavy industrial U.S. direct-hire construction experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.

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