Data Center EHS Manager — Safety, Compliance & Training Lead

Salute Inc.; Hubbard (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA

Job summary

Salute seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead on-site EHS programs at our Hubbard data center, driving OSHA and NFPA compliance, developing Safety Plans, and delivering staff training. Collaborate with clients and tenants to minimize risk and ensure safe operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in safety management in data centers or mission-critical environments, an appropriate degree, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health required; a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in safety management, ideally within data centers, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive site-specific safety plans aligned with OSHA and NFPA requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating Emergency Action Plans compliant with NFPA 1600 standards.
• Experience using Safety Management Systems for incident tracking, performance metrics, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, LOTO, and behavior-based safety practices.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations and their application in operational environments.
• Experience managing Workers’ Compensation claims, universal waste programs, and contractor safety.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and EHS management software.
• Proof of Safety Certification (BCSP, NASP, or affiliated college certification program).
• Proof of OSHA 30‑Hour General or Construction Industry Training.
• Military veteran or retiree background a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, navigate multi‑story facilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations while following all safety standards and wearing required protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and update site specific Safety Plans
• Develop, implement and update site specific Emergency Action Plans
• Support EHS submissions for customer SOQs and RFQs
• Reviews General Contractor Project-Specific Safety Plans for compliance with customer requirements, OSHA, NFPA and EPA standards
• Maintain environmental permits/programs to ensure compliance with all applicable agencies
• Track universal waste recycling
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual sustainability reporting to the site manager and customer as required
• Maintain frequent interaction with VP of Global EHS, Data Center management, representatives of federal and state agencies and other safety professionals
• Collaborate with the client’s EHS leadership and tenant operations teams to ensure alignment of safety programs, protocols, and communication to prevent conflicting procedures
• All other EHS duties and initiatives as assigned
• Develop and implement site safety training plans and provide training to all data center staff with continual assessment of training effectiveness
• Develop site specific safety orientation for all contractors and visitors to the data center
• Establish and lead the site Safety Committee
• Establish the site Safety Champions program
• Establish the site First Responder team and training requirements for the team
• Schedule and Conduct Emergency Action Plan Drills to ensure preparedness and compliance
• Track training compliance for Data Center staff completion of 100% for required safety training, 3rd party safety instruction and manage database of all required safety certifications
• Maintain 100% adherence to Salute safety culture and best safety practices
• Adhere to Behavioral Based Safety practices
• Schedule and Conduct site safety audits and inspections to identify hazards in the workplace
• Complete comprehensive reports of audit and inspection, including corrective action plans to ensure compliance and mitigations
• Investigate and analyze work‑related incidents, accidents, injuries, illnesses, near misses and implement measures to prevent recurrence
• First point of contact for incident escalation in the event of a safety incident in the Data Center; supports and advises data center leadership, client and Salute VO of Global EHS during incident investigations and root cause analyses
• Ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures and required standards
• Analyze job and activity EHS risk scenarios to determine their potential impact
• Ensure that all Job and Task Hazard Analysis (JHAs) are completed prior to the start of work assignments to mitigate hazards
• Support cross-functional alignment of environmental, health, and safety practices across all Salute and client initiatives

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety program development

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Salute seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead on-site EHS programs at our Hubbard data center, driving OSHA and NFPA compliance, developing Safety Plans, and delivering staff training. Collaborate with clients and tenants to minimize risk and ensure safe operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in safety management in data centers or mission-critical environments, an appropriate degree, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.