Employee Relations Representative

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Bechtel is seeking an Employee Relations Representative for the Pluto Train 2 project in Karratha WA, a full-time onsite role with camp relocation. You will lead employee relations investigations, interpret Enterprise Agreements and project rules, monitor labour practices, support grievance hearings, and drive actions to prevent delays. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5–12 years of relevant experience, with analytical, planning and communication skills, and ability to apply employment law and HSE considerations to construction settings. Tips for applicants: tailor your resume to highlight investigations, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution align with Bechtel values, show impact on project delivery, and confirm eligibility to work in Australia without sponsorship.

Requisition ID: 290095 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Camp 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Karratha WA

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Project Overview:

Pluto Train 2 is the expansion of a second LNG train at the existing Pluto LNG onshore facility near Karratha in Western Australia run by Woodside Energy. Pluto Train 2 will process Scarborough gas and have an LNG capacity of ~5 million tonnes per annum. As part of the construction of Pluto Train 2, additional domestic gas infrastructure will be installed to increase capacity to ~225 Terajoules per day.   Woodside Energy has selected Bechtel to deliver the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning scope of work for Pluto Train 2. Woodside Energy is Australia's leading natural gas producer, and Bechtel is excited to be working with this key customer to help meet the increasing global demand for LNG as a transitional energy source.

Job Summary:

The role of Employee Relations Representative supports the project employee relations activities, leading employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes. You will interpret Enterprise Agreements, Contracts, Enforce Work Rules, Performance Management and Participate in Project Investigations and Negotiations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Research and develop statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, performance and construction industry trends and practices 
• Interprets and administers applicable Enterprise Agreements, Employment Contracts and Project work rules.
• Keeps abreast of legislation applicable to construction industry and impacts to Project delivery.  
• Ensures the Projects Workforce Services activities conform to company and site policies/procedures are followed and disseminates information.
• Monitors work practices daily, observe and/or anticipated Labor problems.
• Recommends actions to resolve issues to avoid work stoppages and construction schedule delays
• Participates in the implementation of corrective actions to prevent work and construction schedule delays and implements process improvement programs.
• Supports informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable Enterprise Agreements, Internal Policy, and Procedures.
• Other duties as designated.
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience delivering employee or industrial relations, human resources, or similar functions including HSE legislation
• Required Knowledge and Skills
• Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritize, pivot and respond to conflicting priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

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