Data Center Safety & Operations Leader

rowan.com; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Team building opportunities

Generous benefits package including 41

Unlimited PTO

Transit/parking support

Bonus & incentive plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks a Director of Operations Safety to lead safety performance and risk management across its data center portfolio in a hybrid Denver, CO environment. The role partners with Data Center Operations, Construction, Commissioning, and Engineering to integrate safety into maintenance planning and facility turnover.

The position requires 10+ years of safety leadership in live facilities, a Bachelor’s degree, and CSP/CIH preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive safety experience in data centers or mission critical facilities.
• Experience managing safety risks with live electrical infrastructure and vendors.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, hazardous energy control, LOTO and commissioning interfaces.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise safety strategy across campuses and commissioning-to-operations transitions.
• Develop scalable operational safety practices, processes, and performance expectations.
• Prioritize safety initiatives based on risk, facility complexity, and business impact.
• Coordinate with Operations to plan maintenance, outages, and high-risk work; align staffing and support.
• Oversee Campus Safety Managers and contractor safety oversight.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operational risk management

Hazardous energy control

Electrical safety

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, or related field

Job description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks a Director of Operations Safety to lead safety performance and risk management across its data center portfolio in a hybrid Denver, CO environment. The role partners with Data Center Operations, Construction, Commissioning, and Engineering to integrate safety into maintenance planning and facility turnover.

The position requires 10+ years of safety leadership in live facilities, a Bachelor’s degree, and CSP/CIH preferred.