Director, EH&S

Aligned Data Centers

. Serve as the dedicated technical authority and operational safety leader for 24/7 mission-critical data center operations .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) practices, regulatory compliance, and incident management within mission-critical data center operations. Proven ability to develop and enforce safety protocols, conduct emergency drills, and influence safety culture across teams.

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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)OSHA ComplianceNFPA 70E StandardsIncident ManagementCSP or CIH Certification

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Standards IntegrationSafety Operating Baselines DefinitionEmergency Response PlanningHazardous Material ContainmentEnvironmental Stewardship

Soft Skills

Influencing Operational CultureLeadership in Safety Practices

Tools & Technologies

Incident Command WorkflowsSOPs and EOPs Development

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPCIHOSHA Certification

Industry Keywords

Data Center OperationsMission-Critical FacilitiesEnvironmental Reporting RegulationsNFPA 75/76 FamiliarityIndustrial Environment Experience

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the dedicated technical authority and operational safety leader for 24/7 mission-critical data center operations
Embed Environmental Health & Safety disciplines into incident command workflows and enterprise resilience governance
Integrate life safety, environmental stewardship, hazardous material containment, and regulatory standards into SOPs, EOPs, and real-time event response
Establish and oversee the regional after-hours EH&S on-call rotation activated through the NOC during critical incidents, hazardous spills, power/cooling events, or life safety triggers
Formulate rapid assessment workflows for environmental and personnel safety events requiring immediate containment or regulatory notifications
Define, audit, and enforce safety operating baselines for Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E / Arc Flash), LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, and Heavy Equipment Operation
Oversee environmental safety standards for utility battery rooms, diesel fuel storage/transfer systems, and central chiller plant chemical water treatment systems
Design staffing plans, operational guidelines, and qualification standards to scale regional coverage up to four Dedicated EH&S Field FTEs
Develop scenario-based emergency safety drill modules for on-site facility engineers and technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in EH&S or a related field, or an extensive OSHA certification portfolio
At least three (3) years of EH&S experience in an industrial environment
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, and local environmental reporting regulations
Direct experience managing high-stress environmental or life safety incidents in industrial or continuous-uptime facilities
Proven ability to influence operational culture and drive uncompromising safety practices across internal engineering teams and external contractors
CSP, CIH, or equivalent professional credential preferred
Data center or mission-critical facility experience preferred
Familiarity with NFPA 75/76 preferred
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, and occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants; FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives