Senior EHS Leader - Mobile Data Center Safety

Black Box

Abilene (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Black Box is seeking a dynamic Project Safety Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety operations on national data center projects. Based at the Plano, TX area with deployment nationwide, you will mentor teams and steward safety excellence across sites.

You will drive incident investigations, implement corrective actions, and champion a proactive safety culture that aligns with client and internal standards. Strong leadership, communication, and risk-mitigation skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field or a BCSP Certification (such as CSP, ASP, CHST or OHST).
8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry.
OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems.
Ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting large-scale data center construction.

Responsibilities

Work directly with Site Leadership daily to drive a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory standards.
Act as the onsite authority for EHS activities: inspections, audits, daily walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation.
Maintain a visible, engaged presence - modeling what 'Safety First' looks like in action.
Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including delegating tasks, scheduling, and developing talent.
Deliver impactful onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors.
Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
Champion continuous improvement practices that reduce risk, prevent reoccurrence, and strengthen site performance.
Serve as the communication bridge between Corporate EHS, site teams, subcontractors, and client partners.
Manage all EHS documentation, SDS inventories, metrics, and reporting cadence to the EHS Program Manager.
As a mobile workforce leader, travel to new data center locations and help accelerate the growth of Black Box's national safety program.