Regional Data Center Safety Leader

Core Scientific, Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific, Inc is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to implement and maintain health, safety, and environment programs across multiple data center operations. You will partner with Operations, Construction, Security, HR, Facilities, and Contractors to foster a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves leading safety programs, site inspections, incident investigations, and training, with travel up to 60% and on-site work at data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of company-wide safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards across multiple facilities and projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, field assessments, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify hazards and ensure adherence to company and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and support site-specific safety plans, procedures, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with site leadership, contractors, and project teams to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and promote a culture of safety accountability.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, incident trends, and audit findings to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage, vehicle incidents, environmental releases, and other safety-related events.
• Perform root cause analyses, develop corrective and preventive action plans, and track actions through completion to verify effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate incident records, regulatory reporting, and documentation while supporting workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support regulatory inspections, insurance audits, client audits, and environmental compliance activities.
• Deliver safety training, new hire orientations, contractor onboarding, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and leadership briefings.
• Coach managers, supervisors, and employees on safety leadership, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
• Oversee high-risk activities including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized electrical work, confined space entry, hot work, work at heights, and permit-to-work processes.
• Participate in construction safety reviews, commissioning activities, and contractor safety management to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Support environmental programs including spill prevention and response, hazardous materials management, chemical inventories, SDS administration, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and project leadership by identifying emerging risks, recommending practical solutions, and supporting strategic business initiatives.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Contractor safety management

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Safety software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management software

Job description

Core Scientific, Inc is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to implement and maintain health, safety, and environment programs across multiple data center operations. You will partner with Operations, Construction, Security, HR, Facilities, and Contractors to foster a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves leading safety programs, site inspections, incident investigations, and training, with travel up to 60% and on-site work at data centers.