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EHS Professional – Construction Safety Specialist
Teklus Construction | Reno, NV | Full-Time | On-Site | $75,000–$85,000/year | Positions Open: 1
Teklus Construction, a Veteran-Owned & Veteran-Operated general contractor, is hiring an EHS Professional to own on-shift safety oversight for a major Reno-based operation with a direct focus on fall protection, equipment safety, and OSHA compliance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- 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
- Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, dust, heat stress)
WHAT YOU BRING
Required:
- 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
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
- Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, EPA, and DOT requirements
Preferred:
- CHST, STSC, ASP, GSP, or CSP certification
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer (10/30-Hour Construction)
- Experience with permit-to-work systems or behavior-based safety programs
- Background in fall protection or access-point safety work
SCHEDULE
- DAY (6:30 AM - 2 PM)
BENEFITS
- 401(k), Roth IRA, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, parental leave, OT pay, sick time, and paid time off.
ABOUT TEKLUS CONSTRUCTION
Teklus Construction is a Reno-based general contractor licensed in Arizona, Nevada, Kansas, and California, and a proud Veteran-Owned & Veteran-Operated company specializing in commercial and industrial construction general contracting, project planning, quality control, and
project close-out.
The statements contained in this job description are not intended to be a comprehensive list of every duty, responsibility, or qualification associated with the position. Duties may be added, modified, or removed at the discretion of management based on operational needs.
Teklus Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000