Environmental Health & Safety Technician

EHS TechnicianThe Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions. The Boring Company is looking for day and night shift EHS Technicians at our Las Vegas, NV operations. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technicians are a critical part of the EHS team at The Boring Company. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Technician will assist in overseeing mining and construction safety at The Boring Company's Las Vegas operations. The EHS Technician is involved in a wide range of work across multiple EHS programs. The EHS Technician supports 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.ResponsibilitiesMaintain a strong presence with key stakeholders and mining operations/engineering staff to foster a robust safety culturePerform site safety walks and Job Hazard Assessments, and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Perform tunnel safety walks in active tunnel construction sitesReview SOPs and work practices to identify any safety concernsSupport EHS Specialists in site Toolbox Talks; coordinate delivery and stock of 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 distributionDeliver basic training sessions and EHS informationConduct daily, weekly, and monthly site safety walks (construction safety) and input data into EHS databaseAddress, document, and support safety concerns at the mining siteOrganize, file, and maintain safety documentation (e.g., training records, meeting minutes)Ensure all documentation is collected for incident reports and incident reviewsReview and upload chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to electronic libraryBasic QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED associate degree or higher level education preferredMinimum 1 years or more of work experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, environmentPreferred Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in a related fieldBasic understanding of construction safetyBasic 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 proceduresSelf Starter with the ability to lead without direction when neededAvailable for weekend work as neededWell organized, excellent attention to details and a passion for all things Environment, Health and SafetyEvidence of exceptional ability: Clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changesMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs dailyAbility to climb stairsCultureWe're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.BenefitsWe offer 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. The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.