Safety Engineer (EHS)
Join Base Power Company as a Safety Engineer to enhance safety protocols and ensure compliance in a rapidly growing energy startup.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
What you'll build
- Develop and maintain compliance with regulations
- Collaborate with leadership to complete job hazard assessments
- Inspect facilities and safety equipment
- Investigate industrial accidents and determine root causes
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety or environmental engineering
- 3+ years of experience in environmental, health and safety disciplines
- Strong knowledge of federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
Nice to have
- Knowledge of process safety management methods
- Experience with emergency response communication
- Demonstrated ability to research and apply best practices
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the EHS Engineer at Base Power Company focuses on enhancing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while supporting field operations in Texas. Key responsibilities include conducting hazard assessments, investigating incidents, and collaborating with site leaders to implement safety measures. This position is ideal for professionals with a background in engineering and at least three years of experience in health and safety disciplines, particularly those who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. The EHS team emphasizes a proactive approach to safety, working closely with various departments to foster a culture of safety across the organiz
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power Company's careers page October 31, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Safety Engineer (EHS) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Safety Engineer (EHS) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Base Power Company is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Base Power Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Safety Engineer (EHS) role at Base Power Company.
From the original posting
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.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
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