Process Improvement Specialist

Great opportunity for a Sr Process Improvement Specialist in Winnemucca, NV (Thacker Pass)

Process Improvement Specialist – Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H Investigation)

• Position Duration: 12 months (possible extensions)
• Pay Rate Range: $44/hr-$57/hr
• Work Location: Thacker Pass, NV
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office Project
• 5% Project Allowance
• 5% Project Completion Incentive
• 3 Weeks on, 1 Week Off
• Man Camp Status
• EWW - 57-hour work week
• Mobilization/Demobilization Covered
• Trips Home Covered

Job Summary

We are seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to support the continuous improvement of our Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) programs across project operations. This role is responsible for driving initiatives that strengthen incident learning, investigation quality, root cause analysis, corrective action management, and data-driven decision making.

Working closely with project teams, you will help improve ES&H performance by analyzing trends, supporting learning and development initiatives, coordinating investigations, and implementing process improvements that promote a strong safety culture. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, project controls, subcontract management, and other functional teams to ensure ES&H requirements are effectively integrated into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the project's ES&H Management System and compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Lead or facilitate incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, and effective corrective action planning.
• Conduct root cause analyses using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Why Tree, Barrier Analysis, and other structured problem-solving techniques.
• Develop and maintain programs that promote employee safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous operational improvement.
• Manage ES&H databases, including incident records, audit findings, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Analyze safety and environmental performance data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, executive summaries, and presentations to communicate ES&H performance and recommendations.
• Support the development, implementation, and optimization of ES&H software systems and digital tools.
• Facilitate risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and mitigation planning for project activities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that reduce operational risk and enhance project performance.
• Deliver or support employee training related to incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate ES&H recognition and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Research regulatory requirements and provide technical guidance on ES&H compliance and best practices.
• Serve as a resource for field and office personnel on ES&H processes, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Education, or another related scientific discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant professional experience, or 12–14 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting large industrial, construction, energy, mining, or infrastructure projects.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and ES&H management systems.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and leading root cause analyses.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or similar process improvement frameworks.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions that improve safety performance.
• Experience developing executive-level reports, presentations, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of ES&H learning management systems, reporting software, and digital process improvement tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Experience delivering instructor-led training or facilitating workshops is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Advanced Incident Investigation methodologies is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. You combine strong analytical skills with practical field experience and are committed to helping project teams improve safety performance through effective investigation, learning, and process optimization.