EHS Manager – DC Construction

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading general contractor is seeking an EHS Manager in Chesterton, IN to oversee safety for data center conversions. This role requires 5+ years in EHS leadership with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field and be prepared to implement comprehensive safety programs. The company offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a data center environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing site safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• OSHA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement health and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct site audits for data center facilities operations and construction zones.
• Develop from scratch SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs.

Skills

Leadership in safety programs

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Engineering

Job description

Overview

EHS Manager – Data Center Construction – Chesterton, IN

This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing buildings and structures into complex buildings and industrial complexes. The company is expanding into the Critical Facilities Market, applying its expertise to brownfield data center projects to convert existing buildings into data centers for Hyperscale, Colo, or Enterprise markets. The role offers career growth, exciting projects with leading-edge technology and competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking an EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Manager to be onsite, managing Critical Site Safety for data center conversion near Gary, IN. This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader with deep knowledge of environmental health and safety compliance and operations in high-risk, high-tech environments. The successful candidate will implement strategic safety initiatives, oversee emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, and foster a culture of proactive risk management across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement health and safety standards, policies, and procedures including safety management systems, training, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site audits for data center facilities operations and construction zones to ensure adherence to safety protocols and life safety requirements.
• Ensure implementation of safety programs that exceed regulatory compliance across campus operations.
• Develop from scratch SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs; review emergency response plans, business continuity programs, etc.
• Maintain accurate safety records and ensure integrity of compliance data.
• Analyze safety data and trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the key liaison with internal compliance teams, providing expert guidance and interpretation of EHS standards.
• Identify operational risks and collaborate with operations leadership to apply the hierarchy of controls for remediation.
• Lead daily safety briefings and serve as the on-site authority for EHS-related matters.
• Own performance metrics for EHS and develop annual improvement plans.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and hazard analyses.
• Support root cause investigations for safety incidents and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Deliver EHS regulatory training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders to drive safety culture and accountability.
• Provide consistent reporting, updates, and briefings on safety metrics and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a data center environment.
• Previous experience working onsite at a Data Center supporting EHS for both facility operations and construction is required.
• Previous experience managing inventory management or warehouse operations is a plus.
• Previous Data Center Industry standards and infrastructure strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing site safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• OSHA certifications are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory safety standards; familiarity with CNESST and NEBOSH standards is a huge plus.
• Proven leadership in developing safety programs, emergency response plans, and operational procedures – SOPs, MOPs, EOPs.
• Experience managing audits, incident investigations, and training programs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface across multiple departments.
• Ability to influence safety culture and promote a proactive, high-performing team environment.
• Military veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems are highly encouraged to apply, with experience in safety, facilities, or technical operations.
• Relocate to Gary, IN or nearby community as this is an onsite role.

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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