Requisition ID: 286401
Relocation Authorized: National/International - Camp
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
Salary Range: $90,990 - $138,760 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:
In this role, you will participate in the execution of the occupational health plan, as well as in the implementation of the occupational health and safety management system in an office, and perform tasks directly related to the occupational health area according to current regulations. Report to the ES&H (Environmental Safety and Health) Manager or Personnel Services Manager in the performance of the function for the benefit of the project, including construction, maintenance and operations project. #LI-NP1
Major Responsibilities:
Lead, supervise, and manage the occupational health service in compliance with current regulations.
Develop and oversee medical protocols for occupational evaluations (admission, periodic, exit).
Supervise the proper conduct of occupational medical examinations and provide support to the company.
Monitor workers' health through pre-occupational, annual, functional change, and retirement exams to detect early occupational diseases or health conditions.
Conduct medical audits of clinics as needed.
Promote general health and well-being among workers.
Review medical reports of personnel with health issues (work-related or external) and issue necessary medical restrictions.
Advise the organization on health-related training and deliver educational activities (trainings, talks, bulletins) in office and project settings.
Coordinate with external health entities in collaboration with Occupational Safety and Health Management.
Provide medical expertise in implementing and administering preventative medicine programs.
Analyze and evaluate clinical methods and procedures, recommending improvements.
Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Assist in planning cost-effective health procedures and programs.
Conduct medical exams, immunizations, periodic check-ups, and treatment for work-related illnesses, injuries, emergencies, and diseases.
Respond to emergency situations and direct medical operations.
Supervise patient evacuation to ensure continuous treatment en route to tertiary facilities.
Monitor patient recovery and rehabilitation.
Provide medical examinations and treatment in accordance with State Workers' Compensation requirements.
Review, analyze, and interpret individual and group test results.
Prepare final summary reports with conclusions and recommendations.
Recommend medical and health policies and preventative measures to minimize industrial injuries and diseases.
Ensure quality assurance for all medical issues and assist in resolving medical problems.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Medical degree, 15+ years of relevant experience in occupational health and/or emergency medicine, and a valid license to practice medicine where assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Medical protocol development, hazard analysis, emergency response planning
Team supervision, mentoring, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement
Communication, report writing, training delivery, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination
Data interpretation, risk evaluation, audit review, performance tracking
Ability to respond to emergencies, adjust strategies, and manage change
Promoting safety culture, recognizing achievements, and fostering inclusion
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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