Environmental Health & Safety Technician
The Boring Company · Bastrop, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong presence with key stakeholders and mining operations/engineering staff to foster a robust safety culture
- Perform Site Safety Walks and Job Hazard Assessments and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Review SOPs and work practices to identify any safety concerns
- Support EHS Specialists in site Toolbox Talks, coordinate delivery and stock safety supplies (PPE, first aid kits, eyewash stations, spill kits etc.)
- Develop and install safety signage (emergency evacuation maps, safety one pagers)
- Support Lockout/Tagout program with labeling, training verification, and lock distribution
- Deliver basic training sessions and EHS information
- Conduct daily, weekly, monthly site safety walks (Construction Safety) and input data into EHS database
- Address, document, and support safety concerns at the mining site
- Organize, file, and maintain safety documentation (e.g., training records, meeting minutes)
- Collect environmental data in the field to support compliance programs (water and soil sampling)
- Ensure all documentation is collected for incident reports and incident reviews
- Review and upload chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to electronic library
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate degree or higher level education preferred
- Minimum 1 years or more of work experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, environment
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Basic understanding of construction safety
- Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Able to become First Aid, and CPR Certified to rapidly respond to employee health emergencies and activate emergency procedures
- Self Starter with the ability to lead without direction when needed
- Able to work weekends as needed
- Well organized, excellent attention to details and a passion for all things Environment, Health and Safety
Qualifications
- Evidence of exceptional ability: Clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changes
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs daily
- Ability to climb stairs
Skills
- Basic understanding of construction safety
- Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Benefits
The Boring Company offers employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.