Data Center Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Salute • Abilene, TX

10d • $83,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is the site EHS leader and subject matter expert for Salute’s growing hyperscale data center campus in Barstow, Texas. This on-site position develops, implements, and continually improves environmental, health, safety, contractor management, compliance, emergency preparedness, and sustainability programs for campus operations and expansion. The role requires hands-on technical safety leadership, independent problem-solving, and direct partnership with customers, contractors, site leadership, and corporate stakeholders. The manager is responsible for building and managing comprehensive EHS programs, often with significant autonomy, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, customer, company, federal, state, and local requirements, including environmental permits and reporting obligations.

The manager supports a rapidly expanding campus, including data halls, infrastructure systems, SP huts, contractors, and future buildings. Responsibilities span EHS program leadership, employee and contractor training, incident investigation, environmental permitting and sustainability, emergency planning, contractor safety, customer support, audits, metrics, and executive reporting. The role is based on-site in Barstow, TX; candidates who are not local must relocate to or near Barstow. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with flexibility for client needs and overtime that may include holidays, evenings, and weekends. The facility operates 24 hours, and work hours may be assigned as needed, including irregular hours and outdoor work in extreme conditions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of progressively responsible Environmental, Health & Safety experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing site-specific EHS programs and safety plans.
• Experience supporting industrial operations, critical facilities, contractor safety, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, or similar environments.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management.
• Experience building and fostering a positive safety culture.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and partnering with leadership, contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and applicable OSHA construction standards, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements and understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Experience with Emergency Action Planning and emergency preparedness programs.
• Experience with sustainability, environmental compliance, and waste management programs.
• Experience managing EHS metrics, reporting systems, and compliance documentation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; strong organizational and project-management abilities.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to complex operational challenges and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management systems.
• Required OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction Certification.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Documented NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training.
• Documented Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training appropriate to the role.
• Proof of safety certification through BCSP, NASP, or an accredited college certification program.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs; stand and walk for extended periods; and bend, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, wear required PPE, work in elevated noise levels, and distinguish color-coded labels, warning indicators, and equipment markings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Candidates who are not currently local must relocate to or near Barstow, TX.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating programs, processes, and safety systems from the ground up.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or Safety Management Professional (SMP) certification.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards or OSHA 501 Authorized General Industry Trainer.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training, DOT Hazardous Materials Training, Confined Space Entry Supervisor Training, Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Training, or Fire Safety & Emergency Response Training.
• Direct data center experience; relevant experience in food manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical operations, power generation, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, large industrial operations, or high-compliance manufacturing environments.
• Military veterans and retirees with relevant EHS leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific EHS programs, policies, standards, and procedures for operations and campus growth.
• Create and administer Site Safety Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and Contractor Safety Programs; establish safety committees and Safety Champion initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through behavioral-based safety programs and employee engagement.
• Advise leadership, customers, contractors, vendors, and employees on EHS matters and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Develop and manage employee, contractor, and visitor safety orientations, annual training plans, training records, certification tracking, and audit documentation; deliver or coordinate required training.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive action programs; serve as the primary escalation point during safety incidents.
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews; track and report safety performance metrics and trends.
• Support workers’ compensation, injury management, and return-to-work programs as required.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, applicable permits, regulatory documentation, and required environmental records and reporting.
• Manage waste, recycling, sustainability initiatives, and support Net Zero Waste and environmental stewardship goals.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sustainability and environmental compliance reports; coordinate with regulatory agencies during inspections and reviews.
• Develop and maintain emergency plans; coordinate drills, tabletop exercises, readiness assessments, first responder training, and emergency response with site leadership and external agencies.
• Review contractor safety plans and project documentation; ensure JHAs and THAs are completed and followed; manage contractor onboarding, qualifications, audits, and field observations.
• Serve as the primary EHS liaison for customers; support customer audits, RFQs, RFPs, and safety qualification reviews.
• Partner with operations and leadership, independently research issues, develop solutions, coordinate implementation, and provide safety oversight for data halls, SP huts, infrastructure, and contractor activities.
• Track and report EHS KPIs, leading indicators, and compliance metrics; prepare executive-level reports and customer-facing safety communications.
• Present performance updates, incident reviews, corrective actions, and strategic recommendations; build stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Eight company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with enrollment available starting on Day 1; coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
• Employer-supported 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, a 3% employer match, and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), mental health resources, and gym discounts.
• Discounted group programs for legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Discounted Group Life & AD&D insurance.
• Discounted Group Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree