EHS Manager - Operations

CloudHQ LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health and safety programs for its data center operations in Manassas or Ashburn. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, incident and contractor management, and development of training for all site personnel.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of EHS experience in data center facilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage permits and audits across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of federal and state regulations governing data center facilities.
• Experience managing incidents and contractor safety programs.
• Ability to design and deliver site-wide training.
• Familiarity with permit processes and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• EHS management of Data Center Operations including mechanical, electrical, security and facilities systems.
• Manage air permits from construction through annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain UST registrations and annual compliance.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and trainings conducted.
• Coordinate with leadership and regulators to minimize deficiencies and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Incident management

Contractor management

Training & development

Safety leadership

Communication

Documentation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental compliance and occupational safety & health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title:

EHS Manager

Location:

Manassas or Ashburn

Department:

OperationsWho We AreAt CloudHQ, our mission is to deliver flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses worldwide. Founded by a pioneer in data center REITs, we are a rapidly growing organization with state-of-the-art data center sites globally, with locations in Ashburn, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Osaka, São Paulo, and more.As we embark on an exciting phase of global growth, we are building a diverse and talented team to drive our success and help shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure at CloudHQ.

Job Summary

The candidate shall have a thorough understanding of federal and state regulations as they apply to operating data center and facilities under construction. The candidate shall provide leadership and management of regulatory and safety requirements company wide and assist in development of customer specific program areas of interest or focus. This position will create and administer training for all site personnel. The manager will be responsible for obtaining the required environmental permits as required by federal and local authorities and working to ensure compliance with such permits. The ideal candidate for this role will have five (5) to ten 10 years of experience as an EHS manager with a solid foundation in incident and contractor management. This position will report to the EHS Director.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

EHS Management of Data Center Operations (i.e., knowledge of mechanical, electrical, security and facilities systems in a mission critical Data Center environment)Management of air permits from construction through annual reporting requirementsManagement of UST registrations and annual complianceMaintain pressure vessel compliance/certificatesPractice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as definedProvide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approachResponsible for assisting in the identification of possible losses; evaluating the risk in such loss exposure; developing and implementing a plan to correct or audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness (e.g., familiarity with FM programs)Ensure that contractor personnel working on the property follow all policies and safety requirementsCreate site training plans, conduct employee orientations and emergency response trainingEnsure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected. Coordinate with EVPs, COO, site and development operations on facility deficiencies and safety inspections.Maintain logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirementsAssist with maintaining the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans & ProceduresReview accidents and incidents which occur and conduct field audits, reporting and managing the corrective actionsMaintain working relationships with Regulatory AgenciesCreate and maintain hazard and risk assessmentsDevelop and maintain lessons learned database from incident review and causation analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information to leadership within CHQExcellent problem-solving skills; self-driven to develop quick, control measuresExcellent leadership skills including the ability to train and motivate staff membersAdaptability, with the ability to manage multiple situations or tasks at the same timeStrong technical expertise with the ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertiseStrong teaming skills and works well with internal and external team members and drives execution through collaboration and networkingAbility to respond to emails and phone calls after hours in the event of an emergency is requiredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office products and aptitude for learning additional software toolsAbility and willingness to travel to other CHQ US data center sites is requiredPlease Note: A passport, or the ability to obtain a passport for international travel is required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental compliance and occupational safety & health, or a related degree in science/engineering discipline, MS preferred
• Professional safety certification (i.e., Graduate Safety Practitioner [GSP], ASP or CSP Preferred or related accreditation
• ISO 14001, 50001 or 45001 program knowledge and creation