Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Overview

Environmental Health & Safety Technician — Bastrop, TX. In office, full-time. The Boring Company is seeking day shift EHS Technicians at our headquarters in Bastrop, TX. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technicians are a critical part of the EHS team. Reporting to the Director of Safety & Security, the EHS Technician will oversee mining and construction safety at The Boring Company Factory.

The EHS Technician is involved in a wide range of work across multiple EHS programs, supporting day-to-day operations by handling site EHS inspections, improving employee engagement, collecting and recording EHS information, and continuously improving overall EHS processes and systems.

• 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 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 the 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 the electronic library

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or higher preferred
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, or 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.)
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification to respond to health emergencies and activate emergency procedures
• Self-starter with the ability to lead without direction when needed
• Available for weekend work as needed
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail and a passion for Environment, Health, and Safety
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and adaptability
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 10+ hours daily
• Ability to climb stairs

We are a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid holidays and paid vacation; and a competitive equity package for all permanent employees.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.