Area Planner and Scheduler - Downstream

Bechtel

  • Winnemucca, NV
  • $90,990-138,760 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Requisition ID: 285158
  • 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.)
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: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 . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our in our .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: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 performs construction schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plan development activities with a focus on the Downstream area.
  • 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 90-day lookahead (Work Front Analysis) and 3WKLA (3-week lookahead) schedule activities for their respective area, plus progress variance assessments.
  • 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.This site-based position will be located in Winnemucca, Nevada. Single-status, Workforce Hub (Camp) housing is provided, and bussing to/from the Thacker Pass Site is provided/available. #LI-SM2Major Responsibilities:
  • Performs and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan.
  • Reviews design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete.
  • Reviews project work activities to ensure support of project milestones.
  • Obtains required schedule information from all disciplines and functions.
  • Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of schedule needs.
  • Responsible for Sub-Contractors Schedule activities integration into Project Master Schedule.
  • Responsible for Construction Schedule monitoring, 3 week look ahead reviews, monthly updates and reporting.
  • Identifies restraints and their effect on the schedule.
  • Identifies construction schedule considerations and challenges resulting from inter-discipline or functional restraints and interfaces.
  • Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance.
  • Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies.
  • Conducts schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine the criticality of scheduled activities.
  • Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to the project team for discussion and/or decision. Reviews completeness and reasonableness of quantities and labor.
  • Reviews and evaluates schedule durations for all disciplines’ activities relative to the support of project milestones.
  • Participates in schedule resource loading and leveling for assigned scope.
  • Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility.
  • Responsible for issuing reports required by Bechtel management and project procedures.
  • Coordinates information input into specific studies.
  • Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • 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, 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 (with focus on construction and typical interfaces).
  • Knowledge of engineering and procurement customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Total Rewards/Benefits: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 atDiverse 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.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 componentsBechtel 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

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