Wfs - Labor Relations Supervisor

**Requisition ID: 289322**

- **Relocation Authorized: None**
- **Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project**
- **Work Location: Santiago**
- **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.
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- **Mining & Metals**:

- Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.
- **Job Summary**:

- In this role, you will handle project labor relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labor relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays.
- **Major Responsibilities**:

- Performing research and develops statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, labor union or construction industry trends and practices.
- Interpreting and administrating applicable labor union contracts and enforces work rules. Keeps abreast of labor laws and related legislation applicable to construction labor union employees (LR).
- Ensuring that LR/IR/WFS activities conform to company and site policies/procedures follows labor contract negotiation proceedings and disseminates information on progress (LR).
- Monitoring work practices daily on a field project and advises superior of observed and/or anticipated labor problems. Participating in the implementation of corrective actions to prevent work stoppages and construction schedule delays, and implements craft process improvement programs at the jobsite level.
- Recommending actions to resolve these issues to avoid work stoppages and construction schedule delays.
- Working with local & regional building trades representatives on process improvement initiatives (LR) and implements them at the jobsite level.
- Producing various written project and LR/IR/WFS communications.
- Performing investigations regarding employee misconduct according to the work rules.
- Supporting informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures (LR).
- Performing investigations regarding employee misconduct or other ER issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules.

** 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**:

- Knowledge of current labor regulations: Knowledge of collective law (Org. Trade unions), Processing and management of exceptional working hours (Service Order No. 1388-16/2024), Subcontracting Law, Law against workplace harassment, sexual harassment and violence at work (Ley Karin).
- Knowledge in the review and analysis of payment statements.
- Experience of having worked in EPCM mode, from the position of Limited Agent.
- Experience of a stoppage in a mining construction project and execution of a Labor Contingency Plan.
- Experience in the management and/or control of the implementation of cases by Ley Karin.
- Experience in the interaction of state audit institutions such as the Labor Inspection.
- Dialogue and interaction with trade union organizations.

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- 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
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