EHS Professional - Construction Safety (Reno, NV)

Job Description

Job Description

EHS PROFESSIONAL – CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (Reno, NV)
Teklus Construction | Full-Time | $75,000–$80,000/year | In-Person

Teklus Construction, a Reno-based, Veteran-Owned & Veteran-Operated general contractor, is hiring an EHS Professional to provide on-shift safety oversight for our Dugout Operations project. This role owns fall protection compliance, tarping and door-operation safety, and day-to-day OSHA compliance for an assigned shift.

WHY THIS ROLE
- Direct ownership of a high-visibility safety scope: fall protection, tarping activities, and door operations
- Clear certification path (CHST, CSP, OSHA Outreach Trainer) supported by the company
- Shift differential pay available for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Full benefits: 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, PTO

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Safety Oversight (Dugout Operations)
- Provide continuous on-shift EHS oversight of tarping and door-opening activities, including fall protection compliance
- Develop, review, and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Safety Plans
- Inspect fall protection systems, anchor points, door hardware, and PPE daily
- Audit confined space, hot work, and elevated work permits
- Investigate near-misses and incidents; document and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor weather and ambient conditions; issue timely alerts when thresholds are approached or exceeded
- Support stop-work decisions when safety limits are exceeded

Site-Wide EHS Program
- Implement the site EHS program per OSHA, EPA, and client standards
- Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and new-hire orientations
- Maintain training records, SDS library, and OSHA 300 logs
- Manage permit-to-work systems: hot work, confined space, LOTO, elevated work, excavation
- Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, dust, heat stress)
- Coordinate emergency response and post-incident care

WHAT YOU BRING
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or
equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of EHS experience in construction or heavy industrial settings
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
- Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, EPA, and DOT requirements

Preferred:
- CHST, STSC, ASP, GSP, or CSP certification
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer (10/30-Hour Construction)
- Experience with permit-to-work systems or behavior-based safety programs
- Background in tarping, fall protection, or access door work

SHIFT AVAILABILITY (24/7 coverage — all 3 shifts hiring)
- 1st Shift (Day): 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 2nd Shift (Swing): 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 3rd Shift (Night): 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift up to 50 lbs regularly (75 lbs occasionally); stand, walk, climb, and work at heights and in confined spaces with proper protection; work outdoors in all weather conditions; rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

ABOUT TEKLUS CONSTRUCTION
Teklus Construction is a Reno-based general contractor licensed in Nevada (Lic 83266) and California (Lic 1071836), and a proud Veteran-Owned & Veteran-Operated company. We specialize in commercial, industrial construction, general contracting, project planning, quality control, and close-out — helping owners bring their vision to life.

Teklus Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.