Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
TLDR
Lead and improve EHS programs across U.S. data center operations while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture.
EHS Leadership & Strategy
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Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive EHS programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulatory requirements.
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Serve as the subject matter expert for EHS across data center operations, construction projects, and vendor activities.
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Establish KPIs, metrics, and reporting dashboards to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
Regulatory Compliance
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
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Manage environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance programs (air, water, waste, hazardous materials).
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Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions.
Reporting & Performance Management
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Develop and maintain EHS dashboards, reports, and management review summaries.
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Track KPIs and trends to support continuous improvement and executive-level decision-making.
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Provide regular updates to operations leadership on EHS performance and emerging risks.
Risk Management & Incident Prevention
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Conduct hazard analyses, job safety analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments for data center operations and construction activities.
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Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
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Oversee contractor safety programs and enforce compliance with Serverfarm standards.
Training & Safety Culture
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Design and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and site leadership.
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Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and leadership presence at sites.
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Mentor site-level EHS resources and operational leaders.
Environmental & Sustainability Support
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Support environmental initiatives including waste reduction, energy efficiency, water stewardship, and sustainability reporting.
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Partner with internal stakeholders to align EHS objectives with broader ESG goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Legal, and Risk Management teams.
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Support due diligence activities for new data center developments and acquisitions.
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or equivalent experience
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8–12+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in data centers, mission-critical facilities, construction, industrial, or energy environments.
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Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental permitting requirements.
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Proven experience leading EHS programs across multiple sites.
Travel
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Role involves significant travel (approximately 50%)
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Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
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Experience supporting large-scale construction projects and contractor-heavy environments.
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Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
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Experience integrating EHS into ESG or sustainability frameworks.
Serverfarm builds and operates a vast network of data centers, with over 750 locations across 45 countries, catering to the needs of leading technology and hyperscale companies. What sets us apart is our commitment to transforming data center operations through our innovative InCommand platform, positioning us strategically to meet the soaring demand driven by AI adoption and cloud migration.