Remote Data Center EHS Leader

Smartlink LLC

United States

Remote

USD 92,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Smartlink LLC seeks a Data Center Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the site EHS program for hyperscale data center projects and live operations. You will drive a zero-incident culture, oversee EHS reps, and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and environmental rules across 24/7 operations.

The role requires 7+ years of safety leadership in data centers or similar settings, OSHA certifications, and strong incident-management experience.

Qualifications

7+ years of construction/industrial safety experience (data center preferred).
OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 (or equivalent advanced safety training) preferred.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Demonstrated experience with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions through closure.
Strong communication, leadership, and coaching skills; able to influence crews and contractors in fast-paced, high-risk environments.
Working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, LOTO, fall protection, hot work, ladder/MEWP safety, and material-handling controls.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, JHAs/PTPs, permits, and SOPs/MOPs/EOPs; familiarity with client standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting/inspection platforms; excellent documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead, implement, and continuously improve the site EHS program aligned to OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, environmental requirements, and client standards.
Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for onsite leadership, client EHS, regulatory agencies, and audits/inspections.
Develop and enforce SOPs/MOPs/EOPs, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/PTPs), and controls for high-risk work.
Lead, schedule, and coach EHS Safety Representatives; set priorities, review findings, and drive consistent application of standards.
Maintain a visible daily field presence across data halls, MEP spaces, splicing areas, and construction zones.
Conduct daily safety huddles, verify JHAs/PTPs, and review high-risk activities (energized work, elevated work, rigging/lifts).
Perform routine audits of PPE, tools, ladders/MEWPs, cable-pulling setups, material staging, and housekeeping.
Oversee fiber-specific safety practices: shard control, eye/hand protection, clean splice areas, solvent handling, contamination prevention, and end-face cleanliness protocols.
Ensure permit compliance, including LOTO, hot work, elevated work, confined space, and other site-specific authorizations.
Lead incident and near-miss response; conduct joint investigations with Client EHS, perform root-cause analysis, and drive CAPA to closure.
Maintain OSHA logs, training matrices, SDS libraries, and EHS reports; ensure audit-ready documentation and timely submissions.
Conduct risk assessments for energized work, fall protection, material handling, and high-airflow environments; verify controls.
Partner with project management, construction, logistics, and operations to sequence work safely in live environments.
Deliver or coordinate required training (LOTO Authorized, NFPA 70E awareness/qualification, fall protection, hot work, spill response, First Aid/CPR/AED).
Drive safety-culture initiatives: toolbox talks, near-miss campaigns, safety stand-downs, and coaching.
Provide routine EHS dashboards/updates to leadership and client stakeholders.
Oversee chemical management (SDS, storage/labeling), spill prevention/response, and waste programs; SPCC compliance support.