EHS Technician

About the role

Base is growing fast and so is the infrastructure behind it. As an EHS technician, you'll be at the center of our safety program: on the floor, in the field, and deep in the compliance work that keeps our people safe and our operations running. You'll partner with engineers, production leads, and field crews across Austin and beyond. This role sits inside a high-ownership EHS team where you'll have meaningful responsibility from day one.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, and DOT compliance across our facility and job sites inspections, corrective actions, and program management
• Provide active floor and field presence: identify hazards, coach safe behaviors, deliver training, and build a safety culture that works on the line, not just on paper
• Manage the full RCRA hazardous waste program storage, labeling, satellite accumulation, drum logs, and coordination with disposal contractors
• Respond to EHS incidents and emergencies: activate procedures, collect preliminary findings, and support root cause investigations
• Support air permit, SWPPP, and SPCC inspection cycles; develop JHAs and PPE assessments; maintain EHS documentation and databases

Requirements

• 3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or field operations environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, RCRA hazardous waste requirements, and EPA/TCEQ regulations
• Electrical experience required; familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage systems or NFPA 855 is a plus
• Hands-on track record in hazardous waste management, emergency response, and exposure monitoring; clear communicator comfortable engaging crews, engineers, and leadership

Qualifications

• Forklift-certified (or obtainable within 30 days)
• Valid Texas driver's license

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health and wellness benefits
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for professional development

Pay

Base offers competitive compensation packages tailored to individual performance and qualifications.

Schedule

Our work schedule is designed to accommodate the needs of our employees and the demands of our projects. It is not a traditional 9-to-5 schedule.

Company Culture

We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, fun, and grit. We believe in giving and getting feedback, being open to strong opinions, and working together to achieve our mission of rebuilding the grid.

Values

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating.