EH&S Engineer (Field Operations)

Base Power Company

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering focused on occupational health and safety or environmental engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in environmental, health and safety practices
  • Ability to research and apply effective industrial practices
  • Knowledge of process safety management, pressure systems, and chemical delivery methods
  • Strong interpretation and documentation skills for safety and environmental regulations
  • Experience in emergency response and incident management for hazardous material releases

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain compliance with Texas Health and Safety Codes and OSHA guidelines
  • Collaborate with department leaders for job hazard assessments and safety policies
  • Execute industrial hygiene studies to assess health impacts of manufacturing byproducts
  • Inspect facilities and safety equipment to identify and mitigate hazards
  • Conduct safety observations and maintain documentation from hazard audits
  • Investigate accidents and occupational diseases to identify root causes and corrective actions
  • Develop cost-effective safety solutions for EHS hazards and waste management

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence and build safety programs from the ground up
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental partnerships
  • Ability to play a critical role in a rapidly growing startup
  • Emphasis on ownership and continuous improvement in safety practices
  • Opportunity to make a tangible impact on employee safety and community health
Full Job Description

About the Role

Base is seeking a EH&S Engineer to support our field operations teams in Texas. As an EHS Engineer, you will perform hazard assessments, incident investigations, work through employees' safety concerns and issues, as well as strategize with site leaders to prevent/reduce injuries. In addition, you will ensure environmental compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements applicable to these departments.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by Texas Health and Safety Codes, OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH
  • Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
  • Execute industrial hygiene studies to analyze manufacturing byproducts against associated human health thresholds
  • Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and implement machine guarding when needed
  • Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits
  • Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures
  • Develop safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within acceptable risk boundaries
  • Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
  • Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services
  • Knowledge of process safety management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems
  • Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
  • Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water


About the Team
The Environmental Health & Safety team is responsible for building and maintaining a culture where safety is embedded into every aspect of our operations. We partner closely with field, warehouse, manufacturing, and leadership teams to proactively identify risks, implement practical safety solutions, and ensure compliance across a rapidly growing operation.

As Base continues to scale, the EHS team plays a critical role in protecting our employees, customers, and communities while enabling the business to move quickly and efficiently. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on team that values ownership, continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to solving complex safety and environmental challenges. If you're excited about building programs from the ground up, influencing operational excellence, and making a tangible impact on employee safety, you'll thrive here.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

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