We are looking for an EHS Professionals to join our dynamic team to support our client's projects in Texas.
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional will lead safety and compliance initiatives at our client's data centers. This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety for employees, contractors, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, or high-tech environments and possess a strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations. The EHS Professional should be well-versed in industry regulations, have strong leadership skills, and be dedicated to cultivating a culture of safety.
The ideal candidate will be highly comfortable with technology, as this position involves using communication-intensive systems. Applicants should demonstrate strong technical aptitude and the ability to navigate and manage communication tools or platforms efficiently. If you have experience in high-tech industries coupled with industrial construction experience, we want to hear from you!
Essential Skills:
Policy and Program Development:
- Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide EHS policies, procedures, and programs tailored to data center operations and construction environments.
- Ensure alignment of EHS initiatives with organizational objectives and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Training and Development:
- Organize, conduct, and oversee safety training programs for employees and contractors, educating them on necessary safety protocols, emergency response, hazardous materials, and safe work practices.
- Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as needed to address the evolving needs of data centers and construction environments.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, and site inspections to identify potential safety concerns
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including emergency response plans tailored to construction-related incidents and data center-specific risks such as high-voltage equipment, battery storage systems, HVAC, and confined space work.
Incident Management:
- Investigate and document workplace accidents, near-misses, or other incidents in both construction and data center operations.
- Collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions and reduce the recurrence of safety incidents.
- Conduct root cause analyses and ensure proper incident reporting to leadership and regulatory agencies.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay updated with EHS regulations and industry standards specific to both construction and data centers.
- Ensure all company operations and activities comply with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other relevant safety standards.
- Prepare for and lead audits from regulatory agencies.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Track, analyze, and report on EHS metrics to monitor safety performance, identify trends, and implement improvements.
- Provide regular reports to senior management with recommendations based on analysis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- 5 years of EHS experience in data centers, critical facilities, construction, or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other relevant safety standards.
- Certifications preferred: CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), OHST (Occupational Health and Safety Technician), or similar.
- Experience with contractor safety programs and vendor management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to respond to emergencies and manage crisis situations.