Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Asiacom Americas Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Asiacom Americas Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to oversee and strengthen EHS programs across our data centers in the United States. You will ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience while promoting a strong safety culture.

The role involves developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident response across multiple data center locations. Travel to sites nationwide may be required, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in EHS roles, preferably within data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Good understanding of OSHA, ISO 45001, and US environmental laws; relevant certifications are preferred.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation plans, and managing incident response.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS programs for data centers in the US.
• Lead real-time response to EHS incidents and coordinate with internal teams, emergency services, and stakeholders.
• Conduct EHS risk assessments and develop risk control plans.
• Develop, update, and improve EHS policies and procedures for compliance and resilience.
• Foster a strong safety culture through training and standardized practices.

Skills

EHS program development

Risk assessments

Incident response

Policy development

Training & awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Job Description: EHS Specialist – Data Center

We are seeking an experienced EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) professional to oversee and strengthen EHS programs across our data centers in the US (West Coast, East Coast, Atlanta, etc.). This role plays a critical part in ensuring workplace safety, compliance, and operational resilience while fostering a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and coordination of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) programs for data centers in the US.
• Lead real-time response and resolution of EHS incidents, ensuring effective communication with internal teams, emergency services, and stakeholders to minimize disruption and protect people and infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive EHS risk assessments, identify key hazards, and develop optimized risk control plans to strengthen the management system.
• Develop, update, and improve EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational resilience.
• Foster a strong safety culture by integrating EHS into daily operations through training, awareness initiatives, and standardized practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in EHS roles, preferably within data centers, IT infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities.
• Solid understanding of EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, ISO 4501, and local environmental laws across the US; relevant EHS certifications are preferred.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation plans, and managing incident response.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across data center locations in the US.

Pay: Based on experience