Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

NorthMark Strategies • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Company NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation The Position The Manager of Environmental Health & Safety (“EH&S”) is responsible for the day-to-day execution, enforcement, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within a High-Performance Compute Center (“HPCC”) environment. This role ensures EH&S programs are effectively implemented across all phases of a site’s lifecycle, including active brownfield redevelopment, phased construction, commissioning, and steady-state HPCC operations. Reporting to the Director of Corporate EH&S, the EH&S Manager serves as the on-site authority and practitioner, translating corporate EH&S policies into actionable site-level processes and ensuring compliance without compromising mission-critical performance. This role operates in complex environments where live operations and active construction coexist, requiring disciplined coordination, strong field presence, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
• 3–6+ years of hands-on EH&S experience, preferably in complex, high-risk operational or construction settings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, NFPA codes (including NFPA 70E), EPA regulations, and EH&S best practices.
• Experience supporting EH&S in co-located construction and live operational environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-risk, mission-critical settings.
• Practical, detail-oriented, and collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with operational realities.
• Ability to meet physical requirements such as standing or walking for extended periods
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications preferred (CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the corporate EH&S program at assigned HPCC site(s).
• Translate corporate EH&S policies, standards, and philosophies into site-specific procedures and controls.
• Serve as the primary on-site EH&S point of contact for employees, contractors, service providers, and visitors.
• Establish and maintain clear accountability for EH&S compliance across all site activities.
• Provide visible, consistent EH&S leadership in operational and construction environments.
• Oversee EH&S performance in environments with simultaneous construction phases and live operations.
• Enforce safety protocols for shared access, logistics, and overlapping work zones.
• Participate in joint safety planning with construction managers, commissioning teams, and operations staff.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Monitor high-risk activities including electrical work, energized systems, confined spaces, hot work, and heavy equipment operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EH&S regulations, codes, and standards (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT, and local jurisdictional requirements).
• Support permitting, inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and closure of corrective actions.
• Deliver and coordinate EH&S training, toolbox talks, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Ensure training records, qualifications, and site access requirements are maintained.
• Promote near-miss reporting and proactive hazard identification.
• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned, audits, and trend analysis.
• Reinforce a strong “safety-first” culture aligned with corporate expectations.
• Support development and execution of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and site-specific emergency procedures.
• Coordinate with Operations, Facilities, and Security teams to ensure unified emergency response readiness.
• Participate in drills, exercises, and after-action reviews.
• Track and report EH&S performance metrics including incidents, near misses, audits, and training completion.
• Escalate significant EH&S issues to the Director of Corporate EH&S per established protocols.
• Provide clear, timely communication on EH&S risks, controls, and expectations.
• Timely delivery of all applicable local, state and federal regulatory obligations.
• Zero serious incidents or regulatory violations at assigned site(s).
• Consistent EH&S compliance across construction and operational activities.
• Demonstrated improvement in leading indicators (near-miss reporting, audit findings closure, training engagement).
• Strong working relationships with construction, operations, and facilities teams.
• Recognition as a trusted on-site EH&S leader.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees reporting workplace injuries, illnesses, or safety concerns.
• Conduct initial injury triage and assessment for severity and appropriate response.
• Provide guidance on immediate care options, including first aid, occupational health clinics, urgent care, or emergency services.
• Ensure timely documentation of incident details and maintain accurate injury records.
• Track and follow up on physician appointments, treatment plans, and medical documentation.
• Participate in workers' compensation claim reviews, legal consultations, and litigation discussions when necessary.
• Partner with HR and supervisors in helping determine reasonable accommodations, or alternate duties as appropriate

Benefits

• Company-Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub
• Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
• Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager