Construction EHS Specialist: Fall Protection & Safety Lead

Teklus Companies; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Teklus Construction is seeking an EHS Professional to own on-shift safety oversight for our Reno-based operation, focusing on fall protection, equipment safety, and OSHA compliance. You will lead safety programs and drive near-miss investigations while maintaining training records and safety audits.

This full-time, on-site role requires 3+ years in EHS within construction or heavy industry, plus OSHA knowledge and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 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
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, EPA, and DOT requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide on-shift oversight of fall protection compliance, equipment use, and safe work sequencing
• Develop, review, and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Safety Plans
• Conduct daily inspections of fall protection systems, anchor points, and PPE
• Audit confined space entries, hot work, and elevated work permits
• Investigate near-misses and incidents; document findings and drive corrective actions
• Monitor weather and ambient conditions; issue timely safety alerts to field and client teams
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and new-hire safety orientations
• Maintain training records, SDS library, and OSHA 300 logs
• Manage permit-to-work systems: hot work, confined space, LOTO, elevated work, excavation

Job description

Teklus Construction is seeking an EHS Professional to own on-shift safety oversight for our Reno-based operation, focusing on fall protection, equipment safety, and OSHA compliance. You will lead safety programs and drive near-miss investigations while maintaining training records and safety audits.

This full-time, on-site role requires 3+ years in EHS within construction or heavy industry, plus OSHA knowledge and relevant certifications.