HSSE Area Manager

The HSSE Area Manager - Data Center leads day-to-day HSSE oversight for the data center construction, fit-out, and mission-critical commissioning scope at the Fermi Matador project. Reporting to the HSSE Manager, the Area Manager owns the implementation of the site HSSE Management System within the assigned area, supervises a team of field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors, and ensures OSHA and regulatory compliance at the work face.

This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role responsible for protecting the workforce across electrical-intensive construction, high trade density, and phased energization while keeping a large, complex project on schedule.

• Program implementation. Implement and enforce the site HSSE Management System, HSE Plan, and SSE Management Procedure within the assigned area; ensure alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner / EPC requirements.
• Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors; assign contractor / zone coverage Field presence. Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses; verify hazard controls, permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation), and safe work practices at the work face.
• Incident management. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for the area; make OSHA recordability determinations and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site HSSE expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
• Training & orientation. Ensure site orientation, toolbox talks, and required task-specific training are delivered and documented for the workforce in the area.
• Environmental coordination. Coordinate with the Environmental Manager on environmental compliance touchpoints – spill prevention, waste, stormwater, and permitting – within the assigned area.
• Emergency preparedness. Support and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
• Metrics & reporting. Track leading and lagging indicators; report area HSSE performance, trends, and risks to the Safety Manager (HSSE).
• Electrical safety. Manage hazards associated with electrical construction and energization – arc flash, high-voltage systems, temporary power, UPS / battery systems – in alignment with NFPA 70E and the site energized-work program.
• Building & fit-out. Oversee structural steel, working at height, interior fit-out trades, and mechanical / electrical / plumbing (MEP) installation across the data hall and support buildings.
• Mission-critical commissioning. Coordinate live-electrical, cooling-system, and fire / life-safety controls during commissioning and phased occupancy in partnership with commissioning leads.
• Trade-density management. Control risks from high-density trade stacking, housekeeping and material-management standards, and phased energization / occupancy sequencing.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 7+ years of construction HSSE experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role on large industrial, data center, or electrical-intensive projects.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating safety professionals in a field environment.
• Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence…