EHS Director (Electrical & Commissioning Safety) [RW-15031]

Shirley Parsons; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an EHS Director (Commissioning & Electrical Safety) to lead a global program reducing high-risk exposures in data centers and industrial systems. You will standardize practices across engineering, services, and safety teams and influence safe execution worldwide.

The role requires deep expertise in high-energy electrical systems, hazard management, and multi-contractor environments, with a track record in cross-functional collaboration and global regulatory familiarity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical safety, commissioning, or high-risk industrial environments.
• Deep expertise in high-energy electrical systems, hazard management, and safe work practices.
• Strong background working in construction or multi-contractor project environments.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and field services.
• Familiarity with global safety regulations, auditing programs, and continuous improvement methodologies, with data center or mission-critical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global execution of safe commissioning practices, ensuring consistency in high-energy and multi-contractor environments.
• Develop and standardize electrical safety procedures, including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and energized work controls.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability across contractors, customers, and internal teams in complex project settings.
• Partner with engineering to embed safety into product and system design, reducing exposure during installation and service.
• Oversee auditing, compliance, and incident learning processes to drive continuous improvement and eliminate serious risks.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Influence stakeholders

Electrical safety

Job description

A global provider of critical infrastructure and power solutions is looking to add an EHS Director (Commissioning & Electrical Safety). This person will be tasked with leading a global program to reduce high-risk exposures in complex, high-energy environments such as data centers and industrial systems. The role is highly visible, partnering across engineering, services, and safety teams to standardize best practices and ensure safe execution worldwide. It offers the opportunity to influence both field operations and product design to drive meaningful safety outcomes at scale.

The Role

• Lead the global execution of safe commissioning practices, ensuring consistency in high-energy and multi-contractor environments
• Develop and standardize electrical safety procedures, including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and energized work controls
• Establish clear expectations and accountability across contractors, customers, and internal teams in complex project settings
• Partner with engineering to embed safety into product and system design, reducing exposure during installation and service
• Oversee auditing, compliance, and incident learning processes to drive continuous improvement and eliminate serious risks

The Candidate

• 15+ years of experience in electrical safety, commissioning, or high-risk industrial environments
• Deep expertise in high-energy electrical systems, hazard management, and safe work practices
• Strong background working in construction or multi-contractor project environments
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and field services
• Familiarity with global safety regulations, auditing programs, and continuous improvement methodologies, with data center or mission-critical experience preferred