Regional EHS Director - Data Center Safety Leader

Switch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch is seeking an Operations Regional EHS Director to provide strategic Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership for data center facilities across the assigned region. You will lead regional EHS programs, coach EHS Managers, and ensure regulatory compliance while strengthening Switch's culture of safety.

The role is based in Atlanta, GA; remote work is not available. You will collaborate with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, and Security to mitigate risks and drive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Experience leading EHS programs across multiple facilities or regions.
• Experience supervising EHS professionals.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS management systems.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Experience managing contractor safety programs.
• Experience developing and implementing EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Strong conflict resolution, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across multiple operational facilities within the assigned region.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for regional EHS Managers.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve regional EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Partner with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Security, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Lead regional safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Oversee investigations for significant incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Manage EHS compliance documentation, reporting, and required recordkeeping.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and ensure site-specific safety plans meet Switch standards.
• Oversee third-party safety consultants supporting Switch operations, as applicable.
• Serve as the primary regional liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and external stakeholders on EHS matters.
• Manage the regional EHS operating budget and allocate resources to support business priorities.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership teams.
• Lead regional safety meetings and participate in cross-functional operational planning.
• Partner with Construction EHS teams to ensure safe transitions from construction into operational environments.
• Identify industry trends, emerging regulations, and best practices to strengthen Switch's EHS programs.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, root cause investigations, lessons learned, and operational metrics.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Contractor safety

MS Office & Power BI

Travel availability

Policy development & training

Cross-functional collaboration

OSHA knowledge

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental/Engineering

Associate degree

CSP/ASP/SMP/OHST (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Switch is seeking an Operations Regional EHS Director to provide strategic Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership for data center facilities across the assigned region. You will lead regional EHS programs, coach EHS Managers, and ensure regulatory compliance while strengthening Switch's culture of safety.

The role is based in Atlanta, GA; remote work is not available. You will collaborate with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, and Security to mitigate risks and drive