Director, Safety Operations

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

. Lead operational safety performance, risk management, and program execution across data center facilities, including commissioning, energization, facility turnover, and ongoing operations .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $176,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in operational safety management within data center environments, integrating electrical safety and risk management into facility operations. Proven ability to lead safety teams, develop safety strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Safety ManagementElectrical Safety KnowledgeSafety Leadership ExperienceRisk Management ExpertiseProfessional Certifications (CSP, CIH, CHST)

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementElectrical SafetyHazardous Energy ControlLOTO ProceduresCommissioning and EnergizationIncident LearningCritical Control VerificationSafety Program EvaluationOperational ReadinessFacility Maintenance

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipStrong CommunicationTeam DevelopmentPerformance ManagementStrategic Planning

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPCIHCHST

Industry Keywords

Data Center OperationsMission-Critical FacilitiesNFPA 70EOSHA RequirementsSIF PreventionHuman and Organizational PerformanceHyperscaleColocation24/7 OperationsFacility Turnover

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operational safety performance, risk management, and program execution across data center facilities, including commissioning, energization, facility turnover, and ongoing operations
Lead and develop Campus Safety Managers, establish performance expectations, and prioritize safety resources based on operational risk and business needs
Ensure consistent execution of Rowan’s safety strategy, critical risk management, and accountability for operational safety outcomes
Integrate safety into maintenance planning, MOPs, change management, contractor activities, equipment servicing, and high-risk work
Lead operational safety readiness assurance during overlapping activities, energization, commissioning, and facility turnover
Integrate electrical safety and hazardous energy control requirements into operational planning and high-risk activities
Establish partnerships among Campus Safety Managers, Operations leadership, third-party providers, and onsite safety representatives
Plan campus safety staffing, hiring support, technical capability development, and succession
Provide owner-level safety oversight of vendors, OEMs, service providers, and contractors
Oversee incident learning, corrective actions, critical-control verification, and SIF prevention
Monitor safety objectives and KPIs, evaluate program effectiveness, and communicate operational risks and recommendations to leadership
Collaborate with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, Engineering, Procurement, Energy Marshals, and enterprise Safety on cross-functional challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive safety experience, including safety leadership in operational data centers or other live mission-critical facilities; direct experience in operational data center environments is required
Demonstrated experience managing safety risks associated with live critical infrastructure, facility maintenance, electrical systems, vendor activities, and high-availability operations
Strong working knowledge of electrical safety, hazardous energy control, LOTO, commissioning and energization interfaces, contractor safety, and operational risk management
Experience leading safety professionals or specialized safety functions across multiple facilities or complex operations
Ability to translate enterprise strategy into scalable programs, clear accountability, and effective field execution; strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHST, or equivalent preferred
Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center operations
Familiarity with facility turnover, critical equipment maintenance, and 24/7 operations
Knowledge of NFPA 70E, applicable OSHA requirements, SIF prevention, critical controls, Human and Organizational Performance principles, and operational readiness highly desirable
Ability to travel 30%, including occasional travel to Rowan job sites and team gatherings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Robust health benefits
401(k)-company contribution
Unlimited PTO
RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
Relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis