Job Openings at Bechtel Corporation

Project Decima Summary

Bechtel is supporting an ambitious programme to deliver multiple data centres across 10 African countries. This programme will initially provide at least 70MW capacity of much needed interconnected carrier and cloud-neutral data facilities in this currently under-served and rapidly expanding market. Bechtel will provide central programme management and in-country deployed teams to deliver engineering, procurement and construction services tailored to location specific requirements. This is a great opportunity to develop with this fast-moving customer while supporting Data Centre Teams in various African locations including: Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa,  Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria and other cities across Africa

Position Summary

Deployed to support a specific data centre project, the Document Controller will report to the Project Field Engineer. This position demands excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative working ethic. The Document Controller will have a function (matrix) reporting line to the PMO Document Control Manager and will provide document management support for the whole project.

There are 3 positions: 1 in Johannesburg, 1 in Cape Town, and 1 in Nairobi.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide routine support to the management of project documentation, including:
2. numbering of documents
3. uploading documents into the Electronic Content Management System (ECMS)
4. application of revision control
5. Distribute documents to the project members and other stake holders in accordance with the document distribution matrix
6. Co-ordinate the return of comments on submittals to the relevant document originators
7. Formalise document transmittals
8. Manage filing, sorting, and retrieval of electronically stored or hard copy documents, sorting in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
9. Facilitate progressive handover of documents to Operations at agreed completion stages

Basic Qualifications

1. Experience using ECMS workflows and configuration management
2. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in document /records management. Experience must have been gained within the past 5 years.
3. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
4. Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of individual initiative, discretion and diplomacy.
5. Must have experience using standard office automation tools including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and web-based file transfer software.
6. Must be able to organize and prioritize document management/administrative deliverables.
7. Must be familiar with a variety of project documents and document processing requirements.
8. Must be willing and able to work overtime as required with minimal notice
9. Preferred Qualification
10. Document management experience in the construction industry
11. Experience with Aconex

Grade 22

1. Minimum of 3 years of document management experience gained within the past 5 years.

Grade 23

1. 5 plus years of document management experience gained within the past 8 years.
    

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Project Decima Summary

Bechtel is supporting an ambitious programme to deliver multiple data centres across 10 African countries. This programme will initially provide at least 70MW capacity of much needed interconnected carrier and cloud-neutral data facilities in this currently under-served and rapidly expanding market. Bechtel will provide central programme management and in-country deployed teams to deliver engineering, procurement and construction services tailored to location specific requirements. This is a great opportunity to develop with this fast-moving customer while supporting Data Centre Teams in various African locations including:

• Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
• Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya
• Lagos, Nigeria
• and other cities across Africa

Position Summary

Deployed to a specific data centre project site, the ES&H Representative reports to the Site EH&S Manager and will support safety leadership for the project. The position demands excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative working ethic.

There are 4 positions available: 2 in Johannesburg, 1 in Cape Town, and 1 in Nairobi.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan and coordinates work requiring judgment and experience
2. Liaise with the Owner and/or integrate with Owner’s ES&H team in the development and application of:
3. the project-specific ES&H Plan
4. policy and procedures
5. risk assessments
6. job hazard analysis (JHA)
7. methods statements
8. mitigation measures to reduce accidents and potential adverse environmental impacts
9. Develop and implement induction/orientation & training programmes and manage & monitor records
10. Participate in accident/incident investigations and track actions to closure
11. Compile and incorporate relevant legal requirements into procedures & processes, including training & communications, engaging with the project team as necessary to achieve compliance
12. Administrate & attend ES&H contractor forums, committee meetings, Zero Harm, and people-based safety programmes, etc
13. Manage project ES&H documentation including relevant legal permits, approvals, consents, etc, liaising with relevant local authorities as required
14. Monitor ES&H performance and collate ES&H data, analysing & reporting on trends, and sharing lessons learned

Basic Qualifications

1. Advanced knowledge in a field of science, process engineering, or related discipline.
2. Knowledge of safety procedures, engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
3. Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of safety and/or health subcontractors or consultants.
4. Knowledge of national and international safety laws/regulations and regulatory agencies’ processes and responsibilities, industry standards/practices for safety and health compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential safety risks during project execution.
5. Experience in safety inspections/assessments during construction.
6. Knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risk exposures and Personal Protective Equipment standards as well as People Based Safety processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualification

1. Bachelor of Science degree in the sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, public health) or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
2. Prior practical work experience in office settings (e.g., managing safety and health programs) and field locations (e.g., construction execution and/or operating facilities) performing the responsibilities listed above

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Project Decima Summary

Bechtel is supporting Africa Data Centres in an ambitious programme to deliver 12 data centres across 10 African countries. Project Decima will initially provide at least 70MW capacity of much needed interconnected carrier and cloud-neutral data facilities in this currently under-served and rapidly expanding market. Bechtel will provide central programme management and in-country deployed teams to deliver engineering, procurement and construction services tailored to location specific requirements. This is a great opportunity to develop with this fast-moving customer while supporting Data Centre Teams in various African locations including:

• Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
• Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya
• Lagos, Nigeria
• and other cities across Africa

Position Summary

Deployed to a specific data centre project site, the Site ES&H Manager reports to the Project/Site Manager and will safety leadership for the project. The position demands excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative working ethic. The Site ES&H Manager will have a function (matrix) reporting line to the PMO ES&H Manager and will also provide technical direction and control to the assigned ES&H Rep allocated to the site.

There are 3 positions available, 1 in each of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee plans and coordinate work requiring independent judgment and experience
2. Liaise with ADC and/or integrate with ADC’s ES&H team in managing the development and implementation of:
3. an overall Project Decima ES&H Management System, including KPIs, dashboards, procedures, and reporting systems to align with ADC’s requirements and relevant ES&H legislation
4. project specific ES&H Plans
5. baseline risk assessments
6. Manage the development and implementation of induction/orientation & training programmes
7. Establish a legal register and incorporate relevant legal requirements into procedures & processes, including training & communications, engaging with the project team as necessary to achieve compliance
8. Manage ES&H assessment requirements in the procurement procedures & processes
9. Establish and implement an effective 30/60/90-day risk review process and develop proactive ES&H operational plans
10. Manage project ES&H documentation, including relevant legal permits, approvals, consents, etc., liaising with relevant local authorities as required
11. Programme and facilitate ES&H contractor forums, Zero Harm committee meetings, people-based behavioural programmes, etc
12. Review Contractors’ safety documentation, including Construction ES&H Plans, Emergency Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Temporary Works, Lift Plans, etc
13. Develop and manage occupational health and wellbeing requirements
14. Oversee accident/incident investigations liaising with contractors, ADC & Bechtel management teams, attorneys, and relevant legal authorities as necessary, and manage actions to closure
15. Manage ES&H performance measurement through leading and lagging indicators, including audits, inspections, task specific assessments, observations, etc, analysing & reporting trends, and recommending continual improvement initiatives
16. Develop best practices and lessons learned awareness materials as part of project ES&H campaigns, initiatives, or follow up to incidents
17. Review relevant information in ES&H files for project handover

Basic Qualifications

1. Advanced knowledge of a field of environmental and/or safety engineering, process safety, health or related discipline.
2. Knowledge of ES&H sciences/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
3. Experience in supervising all aspects of ES&H on projects or facilities.
4. Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of ES&H contractors/subcontractors or consultants during construction.
5. Knowledge of construction environmental issues, e.g., hazardous materials, waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and restoration techniques.
6. Written and oral communication skills.
7. Prior practical work experience in environmental, safety and/or health

Preferred Qualification

1. A recognized degree from an accredited college or university or five or more years field ES&H experience.