Director, Environmental Health & Safety - Data Centers

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of EHS strategy aligned with organizational objectives and drive a proactive safety culture.
• Serve as the senior EHS authority for site operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory, corporate, and operational safety standards.
• Develop and implement global EHS programs, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating risk.
• Provide executive-level reporting on EHS performance, risk trends, and improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-regional collaboration to standardize best practices and share lessons learned across sites.
• Influence organizational leadership to prioritize safety, sustainability, and operational resilience.
• Provide direct oversight of all EHS activities at the site, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with site leadership to integrate safety into operational planning, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Lead the site safety committee and drive employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Ensure site personnel and vendors follow established safety procedures and training requirements.
• Oversee site environmental compliance including waste management, emissions control, and water discharge programs.
• Develop and implement global EHS programs, frameworks, and compliance systems.
• Lead initiatives to harmonize EHS processes, reporting structures, and operational safety standards across locations.
• Partner with regional EHS leaders to deploy global initiatives and directives.
• Support expansion initiatives including new facility builds, acquisitions, and retrofits while ensuring alignment with global EHS standards.
• Direct incident management and response for environmental, health, and safety events.
• Lead complex incident investigations and root cause analyses to drive systemic improvements.
• Establish global incident reporting and trend analysis systems.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to completion.
• Provide EHS oversight for construction, new builds, and major retrofit projects.
• Partner with engineering, development, and contractor teams to ensure safe project execution.
• Establish vendor safety management frameworks and ensure third-party compliance with company safety standards.
• Develop enterprise emergency preparedness strategies and crisis response protocols.
• Ensure effective emergency drills and readiness across facilities.
• Oversee occupational health programs including workplace monitoring, air quality assessments, and noise exposure management.
• Support employee health initiatives including CPR, First Aid, and AED training programs.
• Build and lead high-performing EHS teams across sites and regions.
• Provide leadership and direction to site EHS professionals and contracted safety personnel.
• Develop training programs and leadership development pathways for EHS professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in complex operational environments.
  • Experience managing multi-site or global EHS programs
  • Deep knowledge of environmental regulations, occupational safety standards, and risk management frameworks
  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change
  • Strong experience with incident investigation, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance