Environmental Health & Safety Technician

United States·Las Vegasfull-timemid

OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist

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The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today,

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OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist

The 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.

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)
Perform tunnel safety walks in active tunnel construction sites
Review SOPs and work practices to identify any safety concerns
Support 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 distribution
Deliver basic training sessions and EHS information
Conduct daily, weekly, and 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)
Ensure all documentation is collected for incident reports and incident reviews
Review and upload chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to electronic library

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

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
Available for weekend work as needed
Well organized, excellent attention to details and a passion for all things Environment, Health and Safety
Evidence of exceptional ability: Clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changes
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs daily
Ability to climb stairs

Culture

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

Benefits

We 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.