Technical Analyst - ES&H 1 year W2 Contract

My client is the EPCM contractor for the largest lithium mine 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 this client is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team of contractors engineering and building the facility. Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway. The project is located in the high desert I hour northwest of Winnemucca.

The client is seeking a Technical Analyst for the Mining & Metals team, based in Winnemucca, Nevada. The purpose of this role is to collect, study and analyze project and GBU ES&H data, to assist in the development and implementation of improvement efforts to support various ES&H functions in the areas of incident prevention, learning and development, Craft Based Leadership (CBL) and Six Sigma. Duties require accuracy, judgment, initiative, and understanding of relevant ES&H processes, automation tools and associated supporting computer software.

The role is 100% based on site, the schedule is 3 weeks on a 1 week off. It will be a 57 hour work week with overtime paid after the first 40 hours. A per diem is provided as well as mobilization, demobilization and trips home covered.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance in a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) disciplines to facilitate implementation of the clients ES&H program and ES&H Management System to include aiding compliance with ES&H standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities
• Maintains ES&H databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions
• Performs statistical analysis of ES&H data to help identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement
• Identifies and supports any unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ES&H personnel
• Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H issues
• Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention
• Assists with incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports
• Recommends and implements improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential
• Participates in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs
• Researches moderately complex issues and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice
• Provides support to ES&H field and office personnel, inclusive of all ES&H disciplines

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge of computer-based training development software.
• Technical knowledge of Adobe Suite desktop publishing software, SharePoint web developer, FrontPage programming code, and Flash incorporation into training products.
• Good knowledge of computer artwork and web design packages.
• Knowledge of learning and development systems, applications of both ES&H and automation methods, and application of computers to associated process improvement tasks.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to ES&H learning and development needs.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication and in preparing clear and comprehensive correspondence.
• General knowledge of writing and producing training, marketing, and communication tools.