Requisition ID: 294376
Relocation Authorized: National - Camp. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project. Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD.
Project Overview
Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The project is owned by Harmony, a world‐class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non‐Process Infrastructure, providing these services across all disciplines and functions for this capital project.
Job Summary
In this role, you will monitor work practices daily on a field project and advise superiors of observed or anticipated labor problems. You will support staffing plans, wage trend studies, and the development and presentation of craft training and orientation programs. Your work will contribute to positive workplace relationships by facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
This role operates on a 2:1 roster FIFO to Cloncurry, QLD.
Major Responsibilities
* Understanding and personally complying with Project environmental, safety and health philosophy, systems, and requirements.
* Contribute to the development of strategies and plans related to Workforce Services matters, including the development of strategies for Workforce Services functions listed above in this position summary.
* Works as part of a team to develop industrial and employee relations and communication systems to support an effective workforce on an industrial construction site.
* Proactive provision of advice and instruction (training) to Project professionals (staff) and craft professional (workforce) personnel in relation to workforce services matters, ultimately working with supervision and professional craft performing work on the project to ensure consistency.
* Assists the development of field training programs for professional craft employees and their supervisors. Develops and/or adapts existing training programs to cover specific working conditions, covering topics such as Workforce Services, dispute resolution, Project Work Rules awareness, diversity, working respectfully and other relevant procedures to support the Project's objectives.
* Supports Bechtel Legal representatives by developing documentation, if required, in support of industrial matters which may result in claims, industrial disputes, or cases documented by professional craft employees.
* Preparation of the Workforce Services component of the Project Orientation/Site Induction, collaborating with the Project HSE team in delivery.
* Represents Bechtel as a participant in any industrial committees, as approved and/or delegated by the project Delivery Planning Manager.
* Responsible for implementing improvement of worker services programs at the site. Works with union representatives and subcontractors to form process improvement initiatives.
Education and Experience Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications related to human resource management/industrial relations, highly regarded for this role. Previous experience in an employee relations leadership role on a construction project will also be highly regarded.
* Knowledge and experience in the operation of remote major project personnel logistics operations, inclusive of Workforce recruitment and mobilisation processes, ground and air transportation, project accommodation facilities, workforce training and upskilling, site access and security and general Employee Relations and Industrial Relations management.
* Five to Seven years of experience performing employee or industrial relations management, human resources, or similar functions in a construction company, EPC, or similar industry.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across all functions, deliver on Project objectives and implement key programs on time and within budget.
* Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritise, pivot and respond to conflicting priorities.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office software.
* Previous employment relationships, employee or industrial relations, construction trades, leadership skills.
Total Rewards / Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employees, including career development, culture enhancement, and time to recharge. For more information, see Bechtel Total Rewards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel 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 authorised 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 acesstmt@bechtel.com.
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