Safety SME

T5Datacenters; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

T5 Data Centers is seeking an experienced Safety SME to lead the development and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety programs across our portfolio. You will guide a team of safety professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with clients to uphold safety excellence in an evolving data center environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of EHS experience, strong leadership, and preferred CSP/CIH/CHMM certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance experience required.
• 2+ years of managerial experience leading teams required.
• Certification as CSP, CIH, CPEA, or CHMM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs for the portfolio as needed.
• Lead a team of Health & Safety professionals to ensure compliance with regulations and client requirements.
• Develop EHS vision, strategy, and policies including safety work programs and employee engagement.
• Create predictive risk analyses and implement preventive actions.
• Coordinate subcontractor safety management and safety orientation.
• Oversee inspections, audits, and site reviews with clients and regulators.
• Travel up to 40% as required.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Safety program development

Auditing & inspections

Training & coaching

Communications

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About T5 Data Centers– Forever On! At T5, we’re defined by a magnetic culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people and empowers them to do their best work. We’re the only solutions provider in the data center industry that integrates development, construction, and operations, giving our team the unique ability to deliver end-to-end results. Join us and discover what it means to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

Vision

Build with unparalleled excellence enabling the transformation of the world

Mission

Be the exceptional builder in the mission critical industry by empowering our people and customers through their experiences in the data center space, building with unparalleled excellence to enable the transformation of the world.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• People
• Excellence
• Fortitude

The Safety SME is responsible for managing the development and consistent implementation of safety, health, and environmental compliance programs across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs for the portfolio as needed.

• Lead a team of Health & Safety professionals to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as client requirements.

• Develop the Environmental Health & Safety vision, strategy, and policies, including T5FM’s Electrical Safety Work Program (ESWP), and ensure employee engagement for successful implementation.

• Develop effective EHS and ESWP programs, analyze performance data, and adjust programs as needed to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Implement subcontractor safety management programs including EHS orientation, ongoing evaluation, and jobsite observations.

• Coordinate the implementation of company initiatives including contract deliverables, traffic/vehicle safety, electrical safety, and health initiatives.

• Develop predictive risk analysis programs to identify hazards and implement preventative actions to mitigate potential health and safety concerns.

• Determine appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)to track performance against targets and objectives.

• Deploy safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental processes that demonstrate continuous improvement toward preventing accidents, eliminating hazards, and minimizing environmental impact.

• Oversee inspections, audits, and site reviews with clients as well as local and state regulatory and security agencies.

• Travel may be required up to40%.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent experiencerequired

• 5+ yearsof Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance experiencerequired

• 2+ yearsof managerial experience leading teamsrequired

• Certification as aCSP, CIH, CPEA, or CHMMpreferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Thorough understanding of all relevant safety rules and regulations

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees to achieve long-term vision while adjusting to daily challenges

• Ability to challenge, explain, and defend safety programs with diplomacy

• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach and train others

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

These physical tasks may occasionally need to be performed on an emergency basis to meet urgent facility operations requirements, sometimes without advance notice and potentially without other personnel available on site.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl using both arms and legs

• Ability to reach, grasp, push, pull, handle, feel, and type with both hands and arms

• Ability to smell, talk, and hear

• Ability to see at both close and distance ranges and distinguish colors correctly

Physical Work Requirements

• Ability to lift equipment in small spaces without mechanical assistance, weighing up to100 pounds

• Ability to workboth indoors and outdoors

• Ability and willingness totravel up to 40%