Responsibilities
- Act as the primary on-site EHS representative during construction and initial operations phases at Texas data center locations.
- Perform daily site inspections, identify hazards, and document observations until resolved.
- Lead pre-task planning sessions, safety briefings, and toolbox talks with general contractors and subcontractor teams.
- Manage site-level permit-to-work systems, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and energized electrical work permits.
- Ensure EHS compliance and performance among a large, multi-trade subcontractor workforce during construction.
- Build relationships with trades foremen, crew leads, and subcontractor safety representatives to promote safe behavior at all levels.
- Review and enforce subcontractor site-specific safety plans, job hazard analyses, and toolbox talk documentation.
- Conduct safety orientations and trade-specific pre-task planning sessions for crews.
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance and report non-compliance to general contractor leadership and regional HSE management.
- Serve as the primary EHS contact for general contractor safety supervisors and subcontractor safety leads on Texas sites.
- Review and provide feedback on general contractor daily safety reports, job hazard analyses, and toolbox talk records.
- Participate in weekly safety coordination meetings and track open action items to resolution.
- Support general contractor onboarding to align with site-specific EHS requirements from mobilization through commissioning.
- Shift EHS focus to operational safety programs as construction phases complete and sites transition to continuous data center operations.
- Develop and maintain operational EHS procedures for Texas facilities, collaborating with engineering and operations teams.
- Support commissioning and energization activities with appropriate safety oversight and permit-to-work management.
- Establish a foundation for an ongoing continuous operations EHS program for the Texas region.
- Lead first-response coordination and initial incident investigation for all recordable events on Texas sites.
- Maintain incident documentation, complete OSHA 300 log entries, and coordinate with regional management on regulatory notification requirements.
- Conduct and document root cause analyses, develop corrective action plans, and track them to closure.
- Maintain site emergency response plans and coordinate emergency drills with general contractors and operations teams.
- Oversee site environmental compliance, including stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) inspection and documentation, spill response, and waste management.
- Maintain environmental permits and regulatory correspondence relevant to Texas site operations.
- Coordinate environmental sampling, reporting, and agency interactions under the direction of regional HSE management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety documentation for all Texas sites, including inspection logs, training records, and permit files.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering (any discipline, such as Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar).
- 3–5 years of safety experience, or a strong engineering background with direct construction site exposure and a commitment to an EHS career path.
- Hands-on experience working with trades and in active construction environments, understanding crew-level work processes.
- Ability to live and work in the Lubbock, TX area, as this is a mandatory location requirement.
- Experience with or a strong understanding of permit-to-work systems (LOTO, confined space, hot work).
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with subcontractor crews and influence safety behavior without relying solely on authority.
Nice to Have
- Background in environmental compliance, continuous operations environments (e.g., manufacturing, energy, data centers), or both.
- Experience managing EHS compliance for multi-trade or large subcontractor workforces on complex construction sites.
- Familiarity with data center construction, high-voltage electrical environments, or mission-critical facilities.
- Certifications such as CHST, STSC, or OSHA 30 (Construction).
- Experience with environmental programs, including SWPPP, stormwater compliance, or waste management.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and a track record of taking on increasing responsibility over time.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, in line with local norms.
Compensation
Competitive
Work Arrangement
On-site
Team
Small, fast, quality-focused
Other
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