Regional EHS Manager

Aligned Data Centers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers seeks a Regional Safety Manager to oversee safety management for construction projects and data center operations across the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Lubbock regions. The role requires on-site presence in the Dallas/Ft.

Worth area and occasional travel to other sites, with a focus on proactive safety management to prevent incidents. The successful candidate will lead EHS audits, ensure OSHA and other regulations compliance, manage incident investigations, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of data center or commercial building construction safety management.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in EHS or related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP); or CHST seeking ASP/CSP.
• Alternatively, qualified by SVP of Aligned EHS to oversee safety for the region.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit safety practices with contractors for high-risk activities.
• Perform EHS audits of construction sites for OSHA/DEQ compliance.
• Develop corrective action plans with contractors and leadership.
• Ensure OSHA/DEQ/EPA regulatory changes are incorporated across sites.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Manage KPIs and reporting to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety management

EHS expertise

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or ASP

Job description

Summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to oversee safety management functions for construction projects and data center operations within the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Lubbock, TX regions. The Regional EHS Manager must be an experienced professional in safety, health, and environment management practices. This position will be responsible for preventing incidents through proactive safety management processes for Aligned Data Center operations and construction expansion projects. The role requires being based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area and being on site to support ongoing construction or operations, with possible travel to other regions to support projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities Relating to Construction, General Contractor, Sub‑Tier, and Trade Partner Operations

• Effectively review, audit, and analyze for compliance risk elimination and reduction with the general contractor and trade partners for high‑risk activities including electrical work, excavation, fall protection, material handling, crane operations, hot‑work, and hazardous material management.
• Conduct EHS audits of Aligned Data Centers construction sites to ensure compliance with Aligned Data Centers EHS Requirements, OSHA, DEQ, and life safety requirements. Meet with general contractor management and safety team leadership to promptly correct deficiencies and track audit data, corrective actions, and completion timelines.
• Collaborate with general contractor and trade partner leadership to develop and implement corrective action or safety improvement plans when needed.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes to standards and regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA, DEQ, etc., to assure compliance by Aligned Data Centers construction general contractors and trade partners.
• Represent Aligned Data Centers during incident investigations, major near‑miss investigations, and root cause analysis led by the general contractor. Approve corrective and preventive actions the contractor or trade partner develop to prevent incidents and near‑miss recurrence.
• Partner with the Aligned Data Centers Construction Manager(s) and Leadership throughout the construction pre‑bidding and review process, analyze contractors’ safety performance, and identify any OSHA, DEQ, or EPA violations.
• Lead the contractor safety page turns for companies planning to perform work on Aligned Data Centers expansion projects or data center operational construction activities to ensure all EHS requirements are met.
• Collect and analyze best practices, lessons learned, and corrective actions to share with stakeholders to prevent reoccurrence of safety, health, environmental, and quality incidents.
• Collaborate with and report key‑performance indicators (KPIs) to customers, develop reporting documents, and communicate all incidents, lessons learned, and corrective actions effectively.
• Participate in and support project‑related meetings or events, including commissioning meetings, site tours, customer visits, key high‑risk activities, stretch and flex, site safety stand‑downs, weekly safety meetings, and weekly progress meetings.
• Network with other data center EHS managers within the industry to share and discuss innovative EHS methods and products.

Responsibilities Relating To Data Center Operations

• Implement and manage Aligned Data Centers' EHS standards, policies, procedures, and practices, including EHS management systems, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene assessments as required.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DEQ, and other applicable regulations for all onsite contractors within active data centers.
• Manage EHS plans for emergencies, threatening weather, natural disasters, business continuity interruptions, and other unique events affecting personnel or operations.
• Conduct EHS audits of operational data centers to ensure compliance with EHS and life safety requirements and assist operations teams in correcting identified deficiencies.
• Support and lead incident investigations, near‑miss investigations, and root cause analysis; develop corrective and preventive actions that can be communicated globally and implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and communicate global summaries of changes to standards and regulatory requirements to ensure proactive risk management.
• Collaborate with and report KPIs to customers, develop reporting documents, and communicate incidents, lessons learned, and corrective actions effectively.

Travel as needed to support both direct and indirect regions and to support ongoing EHS initiatives with Aligned, up to 25%.

Minimum Desired Skills & Experience

• At least five (5) years dedicated solely to data center or commercial building construction safety management.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in EHS discipline or an EHS‑related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP); or construction health and safety technician (CHST) seeking ASP/CSP.
• Alternatively, deemed qualified by the SVP of Aligned EHS to possess the safety acumen necessary to provide EHS oversight for the assigned region.

Work Processes Experience

• Confined Space
• Cranes
• Mobile Equipment Operations
• Electrical Safety Management
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
• Electrical/Mechanical Commissioning
• Excavation/Trenching
• Fall Protection
• Scaffolds
• Precast and Steel Erection
• Demolition

Competencies

• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment‑free environment.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes; manages competing demands; changes approach to best fit the situation.
• Analytical – Synthesizes complex information; uses intuition and experience.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions.
• Change Management – Develops implementation plans; communicates changes effectively.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; implements cost‑saving measures.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Delegation – Assigns work; gives authority; monitors delegated activities.
• Dependability – Follows instructions; takes responsibility; meets commitments.
• Design – Generates creative solutions; translates concepts into images.
• Initiative – Volunteers; undertakes self‑development; takes independent actions.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improvement; presents ideas effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills – Solves conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens.
• Judgement – Makes timely decisions; supports reasoning for decisions.
• Leadership – Inspires and motivates others; influences actions and opinions.
• Managing People – Includes staff in planning; provides performance feedback.
• Motivation – Sets challenging goals; persists through obstacles.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly; listens and clarifies.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies; completes administrative tasks.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and schedules work; develops realistic plans.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems; develops alternative solutions.
• Professionalism – Treats others with respect; follows through on commitments.
• Project Management – Coordinates projects; communicates progress; completes on time and budget.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy; seeks quality improvement.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety procedures; reports unsafe conditions.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies; analyzes market and competition.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; fosters morale.
• Technical Skills – Pursues training; shares expertise.
• Visionary Leadership – Inspires respect; mobilizes others to fulfill vision.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly; edits work for grammar; presents data effectively.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit.
• Frequently required to use hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non‑weather).
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat or cold (non‑weather).
• Noise level usually moderate while performing duties of this job.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution; FSA for health and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Company‑Sponsored Insurance: Short‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability.
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Aligned is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. All applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment‑related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.