Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Boring Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Employer-paid dental coverage

Employer-paid vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity for permanent employees

Job summary

The Boring Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician for their Las Vegas, NV operations. This in-office full-time role supports day-to-day EHS programs, inspections, and data collection to continuously improve safety processes.

You will perform site safety walks, assist in SOP development, manage PPE logistics, and help drive a strong safety culture across mining/construction activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher preferred.
• Minimum 1+ years of work experience in mining, construction, manufacturing or environment.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and respond to health emergencies.
• Self-starter with the ability to lead when needed; organized and detail oriented.
• Willingness to work weekends as required and physical to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong presence with stakeholders to foster safety culture.
• Perform site safety walks and Job Hazard Assessments; develop SOPs.
• Conduct tunnel safety walks in active tunnel construction sites.
• Review SOPs to identify safety concerns and improve practices.
• Support toolbox talks; coordinate PPE, first aid, eyewash, spill kits inventory.
• Develop and install safety signage and emergency maps.
• Support Lockout/Tagout program with labeling and training verification.
• Deliver basic EHS training sessions and disseminate EHS information.
• Input data into EHS database; conduct regular site safety walks.
• Address, document, and support safety concerns; maintain records.

Skills

Construction safety

Microsoft Office

First Aid & CPR Certified

Leadership

Weekend availability

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Stairs climbing

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Las Vegas, NV

OPERATIONS, Safety

In office

Full-time

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

• Employer-paid medical coverage
• Employer-paid dental coverage
• Employer-paid vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 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.