Head of Data Center Safety & Operations (Hybrid)

Rowan Digital Infrastructure; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Team development and training

Competitive benefits package

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance considered

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Director of Operations Safety to lead safety performance, risk management, and program execution across our data center portfolio. The role collaborates with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, and Engineering leadership to weave safety into maintenance planning, procedures, and high-risk activities.

The position reports to the Director of Safety Strategy & Operational Excellence and requires 10+ years in safety leadership, preferably in live data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive safety experience, including safety leadership in operational data centers or other live mission-critical facilities; direct experience in operational data center environments is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety risks associated with live critical infrastructure, facility maintenance, electrical systems, vendor activities, and high-availability operations
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety, hazardous energy control, LOTO, commissioning and energization interfaces, contractor safety, and operational risk management
• Experience leading safety professionals or specialized safety functions across multiple facilities or complex operations
• Ability to translate enterprise strategy into scalable programs, clear accountability, and effective field execution; strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHST, or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Rowan's enterprise safety strategy across campuses and commissioning-to-operations transitions, establishing priorities, measurable objectives, and accountability for implementation
• Develop and implement scalable operational safety practices, processes, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with enterprise standards
• Prioritize safety initiatives and resources based on risk exposure, facility complexity, and portfolio growth
• Coordinate with Operations to anticipate planned maintenance, outages, and other high-risk work; align Campus Safety Manager coverage and Energy Marshal support
• Use field observations and data to identify exposures and direct preventive actions
• Oversee readiness assurance during energization, commissioning, and facility turnover to ensure safety gap closure

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk management

Contractor oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

CSP/CIH/CHST preferred

Job description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Director of Operations Safety to lead safety performance, risk management, and program execution across our data center portfolio. The role collaborates with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, and Engineering leadership to weave safety into maintenance planning, procedures, and high-risk activities.

The position reports to the Director of Safety Strategy & Operational Excellence and requires 10+ years in safety leadership, preferably in live data