Regional Safety Manager

Core Scientific, Inc; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires leading safety programs, conducting audits, developing site plans, and delivering training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in data centers or high-risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience delivering safety training and contractor onboarding.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate into operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of safety programs across multiple facilities and projects.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Develop site-specific safety plans, permits, and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, construction, and contractors to mitigate risks.
• Monitor safety metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, and incidents.
• Perform root cause analyses and track corrective actions to completion.
• Maintain incident records and regulatory reporting; support workers' comp and return-to-work.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and other regs.
• Deliver safety training, onboarding, toolbox talks, and leadership briefings.
• Coach leaders on safety culture and hazard recognition.
• Oversee high-risk activities like LOTO, energized work, confined space, hot work, heights.
• Participate in safety reviews and environmental programs.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Contractor safety management

Safety training delivery

Communication & coaching

Data center operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Safety / EH / IH / Eng / Construction Mgmt

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly trade company (NASDAQ: CORZ). We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers. What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts. Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional?

The Job

The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining Core Scientific's health, safety, and environment programs across multiple data center and construction operations. This role serves as the primary safety resource for assigned facilities, ensuring compliance with company standards, OSHA requirements, contractor safety expectations, and operational risk management initiatives. The Regional Safety Manager partners closely with Operations, Construction, Security, HR, Facilities, and Contractors to create a strong, proactive safety culture while driving consistent execution of company safety programs.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, energy, construction, or similar high-risk environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
• Strong understanding of contractor safety management practices.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into operational processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software platforms.
• Preferred Professional safety certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting data center operations, mission-critical facilities, electrical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safety programs, and energy isolation procedures.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention requirements.
• Experience managing safety performance for contractors and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with workers' compensation programs and return-to-work processes.
• Experience implementing behavior-based safety or safety culture initiatives.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification or equivalent advanced safety training.

Reports To

Director of Safety

Location

On site Travel Frequent travel may be required as needed. (Up to 60% of time worked)

Work Environment

This job operates in a data center, office, and shop environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment such as ladders, scissor lifts, forklifts, power tools, voltmeters, etc. While performing these duties the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience

Yes

Core Scientific is a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining. We operate dedicated, purpose-built facilities for digital asset mining and are a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions, and services to our third‑party customers.