EHS Supervisor- Data Center

Requisition Number : EHSSU
009419

• Posted :
  October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Ashburn, VA

EHSS Supervisor – Data Center Operations

Position Summary

The EHSS Supervisor – Data Center Operations is responsible for supporting the execution of AFL's Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) programs across data center construction, commissioning, infrastructure installation, and operational support activities. This role serves as a frontline EHSS leader, working closely with field personnel, supervisors, contractors, customers, and project leadership to identify risks, verify controls, and promote safe work execution.

The EHSS Supervisor provides day-to-day site support, coaching, auditing, and compliance oversight while helping drive a proactive safety culture throughout Data Center Operations. The role is highly visible at active data center campuses and serves as a critical link between project teams and EHSS leadership.

Reporting to the EHSS Manager – Data Center Operations, the EHSS Supervisor supports the implementation of EHSS initiatives, assists with incident investigations, monitors compliance, and escalates significant concerns requiring management intervention. The position has authority to stop work when conditions present an imminent risk to personnel, property, critical infrastructure, or business operations.

Scope of Responsibility

• Support EHSS execution across data center construction, infrastructure deployment, commissioning, network installation, and operational support activities.
• Provide site-based safety leadership and compliance oversight for assigned campuses, projects, programs, or customers.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to EHSS Advisors and operational supervisors.
• Conduct field audits, inspections, observations, and risk assessments.
• Support contractor safety management and customer compliance requirements.

The position is field-intensive and supports multiple active data center projects and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Safety Culture
• Promote a proactive, risk-based safety culture throughout Data Center Operations.
• Maintain consistent field presence to observe work activities and provide real-time coaching.
• Reinforce AFL's core values, operating principles, and EHSS expectations.
• Partner with site leadership to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Escalate significant EHSS concerns to management while exercising stop-work authority when necessary.
• EHSS Program Execution
• Support implementation of corporate EHSS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Verify field compliance with AFL standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Participate in project planning activities, pre-task discussions, and risk reviews.
• Assist operational leaders in addressing EHSS concerns and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and best practice sharing across projects and campuses.
• Risk Management & Field Assessments
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and field observations.
• Assist with hazard identification and task-specific risk assessments.
• Focus on critical risks including:
• Electrical safety and energized work
• Arc flash and shock hazards
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Critical infrastructure and commissioning activities
• Material handling and rigging operations
• Mobile equipment and powered industrial trucks
• Confined space entry, where applicable
• SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations)
• Work at heights
• Verify that critical controls are implemented and functioning effectively.
• Support management of change processes when work conditions or project scope changes occur.
• Contractor Safety Oversight
• Support contractor onboarding and safety orientation activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with AFL, customer, and…