EHS Technician

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Supports a safe and healthy work environment by monitoring and promoting compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. Collaborates with team members to identify and address potential hazards, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Applies technical knowledge to assist in the implementation of safety programs and initiatives that minimize risk and enhance operational efficiency. Communicates effectively with employees at all levels to foster understanding and engagement in safety practices. Applies technical expertise to proactively identify and address EHS risks in daily operations, and supports root cause analysis efforts for incidents by providing relevant data and insights.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborates with team members to identify, correct, and prevent potential hazards, directly implementing solutions such as repairing or installing protective measures to maintain a safe work environment and support continuous improvement.
Assists in the development and delivery of safety training sessions for employees within established guidelines.
Maintains accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, and compliance activities.
Supports standard and non-standard incident investigations by gathering information and documenting findings.
Monitors the safe management of specific project strategies to ensure safe handling practices.
Coordinates with team members to implement safety improvements and preventive measures.
Communicates safety policies and procedures clearly to promote understanding and adherence.

Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
2 - 4 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction training required.
First Aid (FA) certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, or Naloxone Administration (Narcan) certification preferred.
Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification preferred.
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification optional.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.