EHS VP of Data Centers

EHS VP - Data Center Lubbock TX
This opportunity is working directly with a mission-critical data center developer / digital infrastructure firm. This firm provides data center infrastructure solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their clients mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the worlds largest organizations supporting Enterprise Clients and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking a Vice President of EHS (Environment Health and Safety) to be onsite managing theCritical Site Safety for the Data Center Campus. They will lead and manage the EHS for data center construction facility operations and warehouse at a major data center campus supporting HPC / High Performance Compute - near Lubbock TX. This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader with a deep understanding of environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance and operations in high-risk high-tech environments. The successful candidate will drive strategic safety initiatives oversee emergency preparedness and business continuity planning and foster a culture of proactive risk management across the site.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement health and safety standards policies and procedures including safety management systems training risk assessments and regulatory compliance
• Conduct site audits for data center facility operations and construction zones to ensure adherence to safety protocols and life safety requirements
• Ensure implementation of safety programs that exceed regulatory compliance across campus operations
• Develop from scratch SOPs EOPs and MOPs; review emergency response plans business continuity programs etc
• Maintain accurate safety records and ensure integrity of compliance data
• Analyze safety data and trends to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as the key liaison with internal compliance teams providing expert guidance and interpretation of EHS standards
• Identify operational risks and collaborate with operations leadership to apply the hierarchy of controls for remediation
• Lead daily safety briefings and serve as the on-site authority for EHS-related matters
• Own performance metrics for EHS and develop annual improvement plans
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and hazard analyses
• Support root cause investigations for safety incidents and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive measures
• Deliver EHS regulatory training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards
• Communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders to drive safety culture and accountability
• Provide consistent reporting updates and briefings on safety metrics and initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety Operations Engineering or related field
• 7 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in data center or similar environments
• Previous experience working onsite at a Data Center supporting EHS for both facility operations / construction a must
• Previous experience managing inventory management / warehouse operations a plus
• Previous Data Center Industry standards and infrastructure strongly preferred
• Previous experience working in a Data Center supporting an HPC environment a huge plus!
• Demonstrated experience in managing site safety programs and regulatory compliance
• OSHA Certifications a plus
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory safety standards; familiarity with CNESST and NEBOSH standards a huge plus
• Proven leadership in developing safety programs emergency response plans and operational procedures - SOPs MOPs EOPs
• Experience managing audits incident investigations and training programs
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface across multiple departments
• Ability to influence safety culture and promote a proactive high-performing team environment
• Military veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems highly encouraged to apply (e.g. Navy nukes Seabees Army Power Generation Air Force Power Production etc.) with experience in safety facilities or technical operations are strongly encouraged to apply
• Relocate to Lubbock TX or nearby community as this is an onsite role

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying if you have further questions you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at this job is not for you feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance a 401(k) plan
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