EHS Manager

Nscale

6h•$100,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nscale is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to serve as the primary EHS leader at its North Carolina data center facility in Madison, NC. This fully on-site role is responsible for implementing and maintaining programs that protect employees, contractors, visitors, and business operations while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards. The manager partners with Data Center Operations, Security, Logistics, Facilities Management, contractors, and the colocation provider to strengthen safety culture, support operational readiness, and improve EHS performance. The EHS Manager implements site programs and procedures, conducts inspections and risk assessments, leads incident investigations, oversees contractor safety, and coordinates with the colocation facility operator. The role also supports environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, employee and contractor training, EHS reporting, operational readiness, and continuous improvement. Limited travel within North America may be required for training, collaboration, audits, and company meetings. The position reports to the Director, EHS Operations & Sustainability – North America. The position offers a base salary range of $100,000–$170,000 USD. Compensation may vary based on job-related factors, and the role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of EHS experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, manufacturing, industrial operations, energy, technology, telecommunications, or similar environments.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS management systems.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently as the primary EHS resource at the site.
Must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Madison, North Carolina area.
Ability to work on-site at the facility daily.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data center or critical facilities operations.
Experience working in a colocation environment.
CSP, ASP, CHMM, CIH, or similar professional certification.
Experience managing contractor safety programs.
Experience with EHS software platforms and compliance management systems.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain site EHS programs, procedures, and standards, and support corporate EHS initiatives, management systems, and reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Conduct routine inspections, audits, risk assessments, and workplace evaluations; track corrective actions through resolution.
Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, visible leadership, safety meetings, training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
Advise site leadership on EHS matters and encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents.
Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and post-incident reviews; track trends and communicate lessons learned.
Serve as the primary EHS liaison between Nscale and the colocation facility operator, participating in safety meetings, operational reviews, audits, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness activities.
Coordinate EHS requirements among Nscale personnel, contractors, vendors, and the facility operator, and ensure compliance with company and site rules.
Oversee contractor safety for Nscale activities, review work activities, risk assessments, permits, and safety plans, and monitor contractor compliance.
Partner with operations and facilities teams to support safe maintenance and project work.
Support equipment deployments, commissioning, logistics, operational expansion, readiness reviews, site planning, and change management by identifying and mitigating risks.
Support site-specific procedures, work practices, and contractor management programs.
Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including waste, hazardous materials, spill prevention, and e-waste programs; maintain required records and support reporting.
Coordinate Nscale emergency response with the colocation provider, participate in drills and tabletop exercises, and maintain readiness for medical, fire, severe weather, and other emergencies.
Deliver EHS onboarding and training for employees and contractors; maintain training records and compliance documentation.
Support EHS software and reporting systems and monitor required training and qualification compliance.
Track and analyze EHS metrics and leading indicators, prepare reports and dashboards, identify improvement opportunities, and support audits, certifications, and management system initiatives.