EHS Program Manager

Position Summary The EHS Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across U.S. data center operations. This role ensures operational compliance, risk reduction, and standardization of safety systems across multiple sites. The position partners closely with Operations, Construction, Security, Facilities, HR, and Executive Leadership to embed proactive risk management into daily operations. This is a program leadership role, not a site-only safety position. The EHS Program Manager owns governance, metrics, systems, and continuous improvement across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Development & Governance

• Develop, maintain, and standardize EHS programs for U.S. operations, including:
• LOTO/Hazardous Energy Control
• Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Governance
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Contractor Safety Management
• Permit-to-Work Systems
• Incident Reporting & Investigation
• Emergency Response
• Hazard Communication & Chemical Management
• Establish minimum operating standards and ensure consistent implementation across all sites.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes for operational risk changes.

2. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments across sites.
• Develop corrective action plans and ensure closure accountability.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update programs accordingly.

3. Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead serious incident investigations and high-risk near-miss reviews.
• Apply structured root cause methodologies (e.g., ICAM, TapRooT®, 5-Why, or equivalent).
• Track corrective actions to completion and measure effectiveness.
• Identify systemic risk trends across sites.

4. Metrics, Reporting & Executive Communication

• Develop and manage EHS dashboards for leadership reporting (weekly/monthly).
• Track leading and lagging indicators (e.g., recordables, near misses, audit findings, PSIF risk).
• Provide clear executive-level summaries of risk exposure and mitigation plans.
• Support board-level and executive reporting as required.

5. Contractor & Operational Risk Oversight

• Standardize contractor onboarding and safety performance requirements.
• Oversee high-risk work governance (electrical switching, critical systems, hot work, confined space).
• Ensure robust permit-to-work and escalation protocols are in place.
• Partner with Operations leadership to integrate safety into uptime-critical environments.

6. Training & Culture

• Develop and deploy safety training programs for operational personnel and leadership.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and reporting culture.
• Coach site leaders on risk ownership and accountability.
• Support fatigue risk management and operational human performance initiatives.

7. Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with:
• Data Center Operations
• Construction & Design
• Security
• HR (workers' compensation and employee relations)
• Legal / Risk
• Executive Leadership
• Support integration of safety requirements into contracts, vendor agreements, and procurement standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, including multi-site or enterprise-level program management.
• Experience in critical environments (data centers, utilities, manufacturing, or similar high-reliability operations).
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. OSHA standards and operational risk controls.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations and implementing systemic corrective actions.
• Experience building EHS dashboards and presenting to senior leadership.

Preferred

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center operations.
• Experience integrating EHS into CMMS, ITSM, or digital risk systems.
• Familiarity with electrical safety governance in mission-critical facilities.

Core Competencies

• Executive-level communication
• Risk-based decision making
• Systems thinking
• Program governance and standardization
• Change management
• Operational credibility
• Strong analytical and reporting skills

Work Environment

• Multi-site travel required (estimated 25–40% depending on portfolio footprint).
• Combination of office, control room, and critical facility environments.
• May support after-hours incident response for serious events.

Reporting Structure Reports to: Director of EHS Operations Direct Reports: May include Site EHS Leads/Program Analysts (if applicable) Success Metrics (First 12–18 Months)

• Standardized U.S. EHS operating framework implemented across all sites
• Measurable reduction in high-risk exposure events
• Improved leading indicator reporting and executive visibility
• High-risk contractor governance program established
• Closure rate and timeliness of corrective actions improved

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