Great new ESH&H opportunities in Winnemucca, NV!
ES&H Professionals needed!
Project Location: Winnemucca, Nevada
Project Schedule & Benefits
- Full-time, on-site project role
- 12 month contract
- 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation
- Camp accommodations provided
- 57-hour work week (EWW schedule)
- 5% Project Allowance
- 5% Project Completion Incentive
- Mobilization and demobilization expenses covered
- Travel home provided during rotation breaks
Project Overview
This project represents the largest known lithium resource in the United States and is expected to become the nation’s leading lithium carbonate production facility. Once fully operational, the site will produce enough lithium to support the manufacturing of approximately one million electric vehicles annually.
Located in the high desert of north-central Nevada, approximately one hour northwest of Winnemucca and near the Oregon border, the project emphasizes sustainability through innovative energy and water conservation practices, including process heat recovery and extensive water recycling systems.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a transformational clean energy initiative that will play a major role in the future of domestic lithium production and the U.S. transition to renewable energy.
Position Summary
The ES&H Professional will provide technical oversight and field support for Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) compliance activities throughout project execution. This role works closely with project leadership, construction teams, contractors, and cross-functional departments to ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific ES&H programs.
The successful candidate will conduct site inspections and daily field surveillance, support incident investigations, monitor PPE compliance and equipment inspections, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation and compliance of the Company’s ES&H Management System, standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
- Conduct field inspections and audits to ensure safe work practices and environmental compliance
- Deliver toolbox talks and participate in project meetings with employees, contractors, and subcontractors regarding safety expectations and requirements
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining ES&H programs, procedures, and systems
- Maintain ES&H databases, including incident tracking, audit findings, and corrective action documentation
- Analyze ES&H performance data and identify trends, contributing factors, and improvement opportunities
- Support risk assessments, mitigation planning, and monitoring activities related to ES&H concerns
- Coordinate incident reporting, lead investigations, and prepare detailed investigation reports
- Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce risk and hazard exposure
- Participate in employee training, emergency preparedness, quality assurance, and recognition programs
- Provide technical guidance and regulatory interpretation related to ES&H compliance
- Support contractor orientation programs and oversee corrective action follow-up activities
- Coach contractors and project teams on Company ES&H processes, standards, and expectations
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
- 8–10 years of relevant ES&H experience with a degree, or 12–14 years of related industry experience in lieu of a degree
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 and OSHA 1910 regulations
- Experience conducting ES&H inspections and audits within construction environments
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and lead incident investigations
- Familiarity with contractor safety management and field safety oversight
- Knowledge of ES&H systems, processes, industry standards, and best practices
- Experience supporting or managing ES&H subcontractors and consultants
- Strong communication, reporting, and organizational skills
- Ability to influence safe work behaviors and foster a proactive safety culture