Data Center Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead

Socket.dev; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an EHS Lead for our Data Center site to serve as a strategic program liaison for environmental compliance, coordinating with leadership across Apple and vendors to oversee environmental management, site operations, maintenance and construction activities.

The role may remotely support Data Center operations beyond the local site and contribute to broader EHS program development and implementation initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS experience within data centers, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial facilities, with an emphasis on environmental compliance.
• Experience with electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E or equivalent and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Experience applying international, federal, and local environmental and waste regulations.
• Experience supporting after-hours emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS program for the Data Center site and act as liaison for environmental compliance across Apple Data Centers.
• Collaborate with Apple and vendor leadership to oversee environmental management, site operations, maintenance and construction activities.
• Support Data Center operations remotely where applicable and participate in cross-functional EHS program development and implementation initiatives.

Skills

EHS leadership

Environmental compliance

Electrical safety

LOTO

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Data analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Law, EHS, or related field

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there is no telling what you could accomplish. The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) team at Apple is growing, and we need ambitious, dedicated and flexible professionals to join a dynamic team committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees, customers and the global communities where we operate, while supporting our stakeholders in their mission to develop amazing products.

Description

You will serve as the EHS Lead for this site's Data Center and act as a strategic program liaison for environmental compliance across all Apple Data Centers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Apple and vendor leadership to oversee environmental management, site operations, maintenance, and construction activities. You may also remotely support Data Center operations outside the local site and participate in broader cross-functional EHS program development and implementation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS experience within data centers, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial facilities, with an emphasis on environmental compliance.
• Experience with electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E or equivalent and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Experience applying international, federal, and local environmental and waste regulations.
• Experience supporting after-hours emergency response.
• Experience utilizing various ladder types, including fixed, A-Frame, and extension ladders, at various heights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Law, EHS, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience specifically in environmental compliance.
• Experience managing compliance programs across multiple countries or regions.
• Relevant technical certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or professional certifications in environmental compliance or waste management.
• Organization, project management, data analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills with experience translating technical requirements for diverse audiences.
• Experience working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.