Requisition ID: 265028

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Project Overview

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States and the next large-scale lithium mine. The project has all permits required to commence construction, which is expected to start in 2023. Engineering design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway, with early works being coordinated.

This project falls under the Lithium Americas umbrella of Lithium Nevada Corporation (LNC). Project site is located ~3 hours northeast of Reno at the southern end of the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, NV, and ~25 miles from the Nevada-Oregon border (or ~1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, NV).

The Project will be developed as an open-pit mining operation using conventional, continuous mining equipment. Given the soft, clay nature of the deposit, minimal blasting and crushing is anticipated. The ore will then be processed in a leaching circuit using sulfuric acid to liberate the lithium from the claystone. Following the leaching process, the lithium bearing solution will be purified using crystallizers and reagents to produce battery-quality Li2CO3.

The Thacker Pass site has a flat and expansive terrain which allows for a very compact footprint and for future potential expansions.

Bechtel will have responsibility for the full EPC/EPCM scope.

Position Summary

The Planner/Scheduler will be assigned to the project full-time, taking direction from the assigned project supervisor with GBU functional oversight for processes and procedures. This role will start in Houston on a short-term basis and then will transition to the field in Nevada after FID and Construction mobilization.

This role performs Construction and/or CSU schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plan development activities. Responsible for scheduling and planning activities for large or major projects with significant non-routine requirements; discipline/project/integrated project scheduling activities, including potential interface with owner and other design contractors/vendors, that require a high degree of technical skill and experience. Supports/performs project organizational and administrative activities as needed. Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling issues which may arise. Provides generally non-routine scheduling guidance and assistance to the project. This position is required to be a well-organized 'people' person with strong verbal and written communication skills. They will be able to help drive the project team members, create a focus for the team on planning/scheduling, forecasting/lookaheads, and helping to develop workarounds when appropriate.

The position may be required to travel to other project office locations (e.g., Reno or Site in Nevada) when working from the Houston office.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree preferred in Engineering or Construction Management (but not required).
• Level One : 10 or more years of EPC/EPCM experience in Project Controls with the most recent 3 years preferably on a Bechtel large or major project.
• Level Two: 15 or more years of experience.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, including direct interface with Bechtel project team members, owner and potential design contractors/vendors.
• Professional experience in the field and home office performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis.
• Experience and strong knowledge of schedule development and administration, as well as training of technical and non-technical personnel on scheduling requirements.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency with Bechtel Project Controls scheduling operating systems (e.g., P6, EcoSys - EPPR, MS Office applications) and with proficiency in several basic Bechtel standard application programs.
• Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
• Knowledge of engineering and procurement customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Knowledge in utilizing Six Sigma tools to improve and monitor work processes is desired.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have the right to work in the US prior to applying for this role (i.e., no visa requirements).

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