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Requisition ID: 295433 Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV Salary Range: 78,000- 119,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by 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 Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 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: Continuous Improvement Engineering supports construction and quality improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities, supporting data-driven reporting and analytics, and monitoring process performance and stability. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to drive operational efficiency, support continuous improvement activities, and enhance project performance using analytical tools, reporting systems, and process improvement methodologies. #LI-NP1 Major Responsibilities: Develops process improvements focused on construction efficiency and operational performance Facilitates and leads small teams in low to medium complexity continuous improvement initiatives Identifies improvement opportunities and supports implementation strategies Utilizes intermediate causal analysis tools to evaluate issues and support resolutions Leads Strategic Gap Analysis development and monitors action progress and effectiveness Monitors process management systems to ensure process stability and continuous improvement Independently leads senior-level reporting, performance metrics control, and data analytics initiatives using SQL, Power BI, and related tools Proactively analyzes trends, identifies performance risks, and anticipates potential project or operational impacts through data-driven insights Ability to develop dashboards and KPIs that translate data into actionable insights for decision-making and project control. Performs complex assignments requiring independent judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills Works under moderate supervision with latitude for professional decision-making Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Quality, Construction, or related field preferred. Typically requires 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Specialist/Engineer, including experience supporting construction projects; or 6-9 years of relevant quality and continuous improvement experience. Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification required ISO 9001 Certified for QMS Requirements / Awareness. (Preferred) ISO 9001:2015 Certified Auditor / Lead Auditor. (IRCA approved) - (Required) SQL/Power Bi certification required Required Knowledge and Skills: Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests, and fast-paced project environments. Demonstrated ability