EHS Technician: Hazardous Waste & Safety on the Floor

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Base, an Austin-based energy company, seeks an EHS technician to own day-to-day compliance across OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT at our facility and job sites. You will lead inspections, corrective actions, and program management, partnering with engineers and field crews to embed safety on the floor and in the field.

You will respond to incidents, help develop JHAs and PPE assessments, and maintain EHS documentation while advancing a culture that values practical safety over paperwork alone.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, or field operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, RCRA waste requirements, and EPA/TCEQ regulations.
• Electricalexperience required; familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage systems or NFPA 855 is a plus.
• Hands-on track record in hazardous waste management, emergency response, and exposure monitoring.
• Forklift-certified (or obtainable within 30 days); valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, and DOT compliance across our facility and job sites; inspections, corrective actions, and program management.
• Provide active floor and field presence: identify hazards, coach safe behaviors, deliver training, and build a safety culture on the line.
• Manage the full RCRA hazardous waste program storage, labeling, satellite accumulation, drum logs, and coordination with disposal contractors.
• Respond to EHS incidents and emergencies: activate procedures, collect preliminary findings, and support root cause investigations.
• Support air permit, SWPPP, and SPCC inspection cycles; develop JHAs and PPE assessments; maintain EHS documentation and databases.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Hazardous waste management

Electrical systems

Emergency response

Forklift operation

Job description

Base, an Austin-based energy company, seeks an EHS technician to own day-to-day compliance across OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT at our facility and job sites. You will lead inspections, corrective actions, and program management, partnering with engineers and field crews to embed safety on the floor and in the field.

You will respond to incidents, help develop JHAs and PPE assessments, and maintain EHS documentation while advancing a culture that values practical safety over paperwork alone.