Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions unparalleled reliability and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager serves as the on-site leader responsible for ensuring all Salute and client environmental health and safety programs are effectively implemented monitored and continuously improved across the data center. Reporting to the Data Center Manager this role drives compliance with federal state and local safety regulations while promoting a culture of proactive risk management and safe work practices. The EHS Manager partners closely with both the client and their tenants to ensure seamless integration of all EHS protocols and to prevent operational conflicts between overlapping safety programs or site policies.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership Compliance & Environmental Oversight

Develop implement and update site specific Safety Plans

Develop implement and update site specific Emergency Action Plans

Support EHS submissions for customer SOQs and RFQs

Reviews General Contractor Project-Specific Safety Plans for compliance with customer requirements OSHA NFPA and EPA standards

Maintain environmental permits/programs to ensure compliance with all applicable agencies

Track universal waste recycling

Provide monthly quarterly and annual sustainability reporting to the site manager and customer as required

Maintain frequent interaction with VP of Global EHS Data Center management representatives of federal and state agencies and other safety professionals

Collaborate with the clients EHS leadership and tenant operations teams to ensure alignment of safety programs protocols and communication to prevent conflicting procedures

All other EHS duties and initiatives as assigned

Training Culture & Workforce Engagement

Develop and implement site safety training plans and provide training to all data center staff with continual assessment of training effectiveness

Develop site specific safety orientation for all contractors and visitors to the data center

Establish and lead the site Safety Committee

Establish the site Safety Champions program

Establish the site First Responder team and training requirements for the team

Schedule and Conduct Emergency Action Plan Drills to ensure preparedness and compliance

Track training compliance for Data Center staff completion of 100% for required safety training 3rd party safety instruction and manage database of all required safety certifications

Maintain 100% adherence to Salute safety culture and best safety practices

Adhere to Behavioral Based Safety practices

Auditing Inspection and Incident Management

Schedule and Conduct site safety audits and inspections to identify hazards in the workplace

Complete comprehensive reports of audit and inspection including corrective action plans to ensure compliance and mitigations

Investigate and analyze workrelated incidents accidents injuries illnesses near misses and implement measures to prevent recurrence

First point of contact for incident escalation in the event of a safety incident in the Data Center; supports and advises data center leadership client and Salute VO of Global EHS during incident investigations and root cause analyses

Ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures and required standards

Risk Assessment Job Hazard Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Analyze job and activity EHS risk scenarios to determine their potential impact

Ensure that all Job and Task Hazard Analysis (JHAs) are completed prior to the start of work assignments to mitigate hazards

Support cross-functional alignment of environmental health and safety practices across all Salute and client initiatives

Qualifications

Associates degree in Occupational Safety and Health required; a Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field preferred.

35 years of experience in safety management ideally within data centers industrial or mission-critical environments.

Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive site-specific safety plans aligned with OSHA and NFPA requirements.

Demonstrated expertise in creating Emergency Action Plans compliant with NFPA 1600 standards.

Experience using Safety Management Systems for incident tracking performance metrics and regulatory compliance.

Skilled in compiling analyzing and presenting EHS performance indicators to management and clients.

Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E LOTO requirements and behavior-based safety practices.

Thorough understanding of OSHA EPA and NFPA regulations and their application in operational environments.

Experience managing Workers Compensation claims universal waste programs and contractor safety.

Knowledge of change management principles and cultural transformation to drive organizational safety maturity.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and EHS management software.

Proof of Safety Certification (BCSP NASP or affiliated college certification program).

Proof of OSHA 30-Hour General or Construction Industry Training.

Military veteran or retiree background a plus.

Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds climb ladders navigate multi-story facilities and respond quickly to emergency situations while following all safety standards and wearing required protective equipment.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

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