Environment, Health and Safety Manager

HCL Technologies Limited; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Abernathy, TX seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety programs, drive regulatory compliance, and foster a strong safety culture across data center operations.

The role partners with operations leaders and contractors to identify hazards, mitigate risks, and oversee incident investigations, training, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture across all sites.
• Ensure OSHA and local regulations compliance.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage safety training and onboarding for staff.
• Maintain EHS documentation and reporting.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Safety Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Operations / Data Center Services

Location: Abernathy, TX

Position Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental, Health, and Safety programs that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. The role partners with operational leaders, employees, contractors, and customers to identify hazards, mitigate risks, drive compliance, and foster a strong safety culture across all sites. This position serves as the primary point of contact for EHS matters and provides leadership in incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Promote a proactive safety culture across all operational sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, state, federal, and customer-specific EHS regulations.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, permits, JHAs, LOTO, and safe work practices.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Support customer EHS programs and compliance requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs.
• Manage reporting and documentation of incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
• Track safety metrics and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Provide employee care and support following workplace incidents.
• Deliver EHS onboarding and orientation programs for new employees and contractors.
• Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Educate employees on workplace hazards and best practices.
• Support the development of SOPs, MOPs, and safety procedures.
• Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability.
• Ensure proper waste management and environmental compliance.
• Support environmental audits and reporting activities.
• Monitor chemical handling, storage, and disposal requirements.

Operational Support

• Participate in customer meetings, operational reviews, and management discussions.
• Partner with operations teams on site readiness, maintenance activities, and project execution.
• Support emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Maintain all EHS documentation, records, and compliance reporting.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of EHS experience in Data Center, Construction, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Critical Facility environments.
• Experience conducting safety audits, investigations, and compliance management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS management systems.

Certifications

• OSHA 30 (Required/Preferred)
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• CHST, CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• OSHA Standards
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• Emergency Response Planning
• LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
• Chemical Safety Management
• Data Center Safety Practices

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Audit Compliance Score
• Corrective Action Closure Rate
• Training Completion Rate
• Regulatory Compliance Performance
• Customer EHS Compliance Score

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Influence
• Communication & Training
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.