EHS Specialist chez Riot Platforms Careers

About the role

Riot is seeking an EHS Specialist to join our growing EHS Department at our Houston based subsidiary, E4A Solutions. This position is responsible for delivering OSHA-compliant training to Electrical Field Services, Operations, and project teams; conducting Toolbox Talks; reviewing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs); and supporting safety initiatives across the organization.

Essential Functions

• Conduct safety walks and inspections for all projects, including electrical work, to analyze risks.
• Monitor daily construction and electrical activities for compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company policies.
• Educate personnel, including electrical field service employees, on safety standards, lockout/tagout, confined space entry and safe equipment operation.
• Implement safe work practices and conduct regular safety training to improve awareness.
• Provide recommendations for improving workplace safety, with an emphasis on electrical hazards.
• Assist with incident investigations, especially electrical-related events, to identify root causes.
• Identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field, including unsafe high and medium voltage electrical practices.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, focused on OSHA and NFPA 70E standards
• Conduct regular safety inspections to identify hazards and implement controls; assess training needs.
• Facilitate emergency evacuation drills.
• Exercise the right to stop work if safety guidelines are not followed, particularly in electrical field operations.
• Maintain safety and training documentation for employees, including electrical safety qualifications.
• Assist various departments, including Operations and Field Service with safety projects and improvements.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of electrical safety for 12 VDC to 125 VDC and 120 VAC to 500kVAC, and safety knowledge for 480V up to 345kV.
• Familiarity with electrical power system principles and commissioning best practices.
• Supervisory and communication skills in technical field environments.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards: NEC, NESC, OSHA, NFPA, and NERC testing requirements.
• Understanding of low, medium, and high-voltage power systems (up to 500 kV).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and standards ( e.g. NFPA 70E, IEEE standards).
• Formal safety training (OSHA 510, 511, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER 40) is a plus; NFPA 70E training highly desirable.
• Spanish a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices (lockout/tagout, arc flash, energized work).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with all levels in construction and electrical environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to work weekends, overtime, and extended shifts when needed.
• Strong knowledge of confined space entry.

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Safety Specialist or Coordinator; electrical safety oversight experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401k plan with company matching
• Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!