Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Energization, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well‑known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Vantage is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Energization Lead based in Shackelford County, TX, you will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our data centers, advancing safety culture, and protecting our employees.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Energization Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of EHS as they pertain to the energization and commissioning scopes. This role provides oversight and assurance that all energization activities performed by the General Contractors and subcontractors adhere to rigorous safety, environmental, and compliance standards from initial site setup through commissioning and turnover.

The EHS Energization Lead plays a critical role in establishing a unified safety culture, driving proactive risk management, and ensuring operational readiness across a complex, multi‑contractor environment. You will work closely with experts in security, construction, operations, logistics, compliance, corporate counsel, and human resources to further Vantage's health safety program. You will partner with employees as well as contractors to achieve health and safety goals and improve our already strong safety culture.

As Vantage increases data capacity you will partner with construction managers to ensure risks are identified and mitigated. You will work in a fast‑paced environment where our operations are rapidly changing, advocating safe changes in the face of new infrastructure, new tools, and new products/processes. Vantage is a leader in operational excellence, and this position is pivotal to ensuring that we continue to lead the industry in this area with particular emphasis on executing and reporting on all EHS areas within the business.

The role requires autonomy and will be responsible for implementing and monitoring processes that include:

• Electrical Safety (Energized Electrical Work, Arc Flash, NPFA 70E)
• Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
• Occupational Noise Exposure & Control
• Heat Stress & Illness Prevention
• Exposure Assessment (Industrial Hygiene)
• Emergency Response Planning
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space Entry
• Heavy Material Handling
• Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
• Construction-Related Risks (Cranes/Rigging, Trenching/Shoring, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), etc.)
• Fire/Life Safety
• Hazardous Substances Handling
• Waste Management
• Ergonomics
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation methodology
• 3rd Party Safety Supplier Management

Oversight & Governance

• Act as the Owner’s representative for EHS oversight during all energization and commissioning phases.
• Review and approve Energization Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures developed by the GC.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR , , and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Confirm that all GC and subcontractor personnel involved are qualified and authorized for electrical work.

Planning & Risk Management

• Participate in Energization Readiness Reviews and Pre-Energization Meetings.
• Verify the presence of Arc Flash Studies, labeling, and PPE assessments before energization.
• Ensure robust risk assessments and mitigation controls are in place, including proper barricading, grounding, and emergency planning.

Field Presence & Assurance

• Provide on-site oversight during key energization and switching activities to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and permit reviews specific to energization activities.
• Observe GC operations, identify gaps or unsafe conditions, and expedite issues to GC and Owner leadership when necessary.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the liaison between Owner…