EHS Specialist

Riot Platforms, Inc.; Rockdale (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness perks like gym memberships

Job summary

Riot Platforms, Inc. in Rockdale, Texas is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. This role emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and involves conducting safety inspections, delivering training, and documenting safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in safety management and possess strong communication and coaching skills. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including health coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in safety or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Ability to recommend practical corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance.
• Support safety training and document safety activities.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and emergency drills.

Skills

Safety compliance

Hazard identification

Communication

OSHA knowledge

Coaching ability

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital safety documentation tools

Job description

Riot’s vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best‑in‑class execution and create successful outcomes.

Key Attributes We’re Looking For

We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast‑paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.

About The Role

The EHS Specialist will support Riot’s Environmental, Health, and Safety programs by promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and partnering with operations, construction, contractors and leadership teams to identify hazards and reduce risk. This role will conduct safety inspections, update and deliver safety training, support incident investigations, maintain safety documentation and help drive continuous improvement across site operations. The position requires working the swing shift, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct routine safety walks, field inspections, audits and observations to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor construction, electrical, operations, maintenance, site customer and contractor activities for compliance with OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E expectations, environmental, company policies and site‑specific procedures.
• Support the implementation of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined space, hot work, powered industrial trucks, fall protection, machine guarding, emergency response and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Educate by coaching employees, contractors and field personnel on safety standards, hazard recognition, risk controls and safe equipment operation.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, safety stand‑downs, emergency drills and other awareness activities to strengthen safety engagement.
• Review job hazard analyses, pre‑task plans, permits and work plans to verify that hazards are identified and appropriate controls are in place before work begins.
• Assist with incident, injury, near‑miss and property damage investigations; help identify root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Track corrective actions to closure and partner with supervisors and operations leaders to resolve safety deficiencies.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, safety metrics and other EHS program documentation.
• Support contractor safety management by participating in orientations, safety meetings, field reviews and performance follow‑up.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve workplace safety, reduce risk exposure and support an incident‑free work environment.
• Exercise stop‑work authority when work activities present an imminent risk or do not comply with established safety requirements.
• Perform other related EHS duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in safety, construction safety, industrial operations, Bitcoin mining, data centre operations, fabrication, manufacturing, utilities or mission‑critical infrastructure environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Knowledge of incident investigation methods, root cause analysis, job hazard analysis, permit‑to‑work systems and safety performance metrics such as TRIR, DART, near misses and corrective action closure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and digital safety documentation tools.
• Strong communication, coaching, documentation and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and follow up on action items.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, site customers, contractors, supervisors and management teams.
• Comfortable working in field environments and communicating with both frontline employees and leadership.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to support a culture where safety, operational excellence, accountability and teamwork are priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30‑Hour certification for General Industry or Construction.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training or experience supporting electrical safety programs.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Professional safety certification or progress toward certification, such as ASP, GSP, CSHO, OHST, CHST or CSP.
• Experience with high‑voltage, medium‑voltage or low‑voltage electrical work environments.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed (50 pounds).
• Ability to work onsite in a mining or data centre environment (heat, noise, etc.).
• Exposure to high noise levels and varying temperatures.

Safety Requirements

• PPE & compliance: Strictly adhere to all site safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment at all times (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, steel‑toed boots).
• Hazard awareness: Proactively identify, report and mitigate potential workplace hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Standards: Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety training.
• Organization: Keep all work areas clean and free of obstructions to prevent workplace accidents.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) retirement plan: includes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive health coverage: multiple medical plan options, including 100% company‑paid plans, HSA & FSA.
• Work‑life balance: paid time off, sick time and floating holidays.
• Wellness & lifestyle perks: free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and more to support your life both in and out of work.

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.