Program Environmental Advisor

Requisition ID: 299552 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Perth, WA

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:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally.  These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:

The Environment Advisor supports the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans, procedures, and training programs. Interprets environmental requirements and provides advice to the project team on risk assessment, permitting, and compliance activities. Contributes to audits, reviews, and assessments to ensure effective management of environmental issues across assigned projects or sites.

Major Responsibilities:

• Document Preparation:
  • Operational Execution Helps prepare and implement Environmental
  • Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, training program and procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Provides technical environmental advice to project team/program, interpreting regulations and approval conditions to support compliant project delivery.
• Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Conducts environmental monitoring and prepares reports on compliance performance.
• Risk & Compliance /Stakeholder Management:
  • Provides support and guidance for environmental permitting, risk assessment, audits, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities.
• Internal Communications:
  • Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.
• Collaboration:
  • Assists in the delivery of environmental awareness and compliance training to build understanding of obligations across project teams.
• Continuous Improvement: 
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement within environmental management practises
  • Other responsibilities as reasonably directed by leadership team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 5 -8 years of relevant experience .
• Demonstrated experience working on construction or infrastructure development projects is essential.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Manages Complexity
  • Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Communicates Effectively
  • Develops and delivers multi -mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
• Action Oriented 
  • Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and purs ues beneficial new opportunities.
• Optimizes Work Processes
  • Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

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 at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse 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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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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 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 acesstmt@bechtel.com