Data Center Site Selection Director

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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 client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's 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 the Critical 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:

• Bachelor's 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
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