Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

NorthMark Strategies • Spartanburg, SC

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

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