Vantage Data Centers · 2 months ago
Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Energization, NA
Shackelford County, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Energization Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of EHS as they pertain to energization and commissioning scopes, ensuring safety, environmental, and compliance standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Act as the Owner’s representative for EHS oversight during all energization and commissioning phases
Review and approve Energization Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures developed by the GC
Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, 1910.333, and NFPA 70E requirements
Confirm that all GC and subcontractor personnel involved are qualified and authorized for electrical work
Participate in Energization Readiness Reviews and Pre-Energization Meetings
Verify the presence of Arc Flash Studies, labeling, and PPE assessments before energization
Ensure robust risk assessments and mitigation controls are in place, including proper barricading, grounding, and emergency planning
Provide on-site oversight during key energization and switching activities to ensure adherence to safe work practices
Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and permit reviews specific to energization activities
Observe GC operations, identify gaps or unsafe conditions, and escalate issues to both GC and Owner leadership when necessary
Serve as the liaison between Owner EHS leadership and the GC’s EHS team
Facilitate alignment on EHS expectations, energization sequencing, and readiness criteria
Participate in daily/weekly coordination meetings to monitor progress and safety performance
Ensure the GC provides, and documents required electrical safety and LOTO training per OSHA and NFPA 70E
Support awareness sessions for Owner personnel who may enter energized areas
Monitor leading indicators and proactively identify potential high-risk activities
Participate in or lead investigations of any energization-related incidents or near misses
Track corrective actions and lessons learned for continuous improvement
Maintain oversight records including reviewed plans, checklists, permits, and inspection reports
Provide regular updates to Owner EHS management on energization readiness, compliance, and safety performance
Report to Vantage Data Centers Director, EHS, NA or Executives and serve as the primary contact for the implementation of the EHS programs in our Texas location
Collaborate with EHS Director to ensure standardization of policies and procedures, as applicable, across the European footprint of locations
Being accountable for EHS performance metrics and implementation of annual improvement plans
Periodically inspecting, auditing, and reviewing safe work practices to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
Conduct workplace risk/exposure assessments for various classes of hazards
Supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis, so that corrective and preventive actions can be identified, communicated globally, and implemented
Monitor, interpret and communicate summaries of standards and regulatory requirements to assure compliance and proactive management of risk
Analyses safety metrics and communicates results to leadership to drive action and accountability
Work with leaders, staff, and contractors at all levels to implement effective solutions
Drive a standardized and harmonized approach across the Vantage North American portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Present topical information/metrics on a regular basis to site leadership teams as well as EHS Director
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in power generation, utilities, renewable energy or construction environments
Proven experience with electrical commissioning and energization oversight on large-scale projects
Must have current working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location
Must have familiarity with consensus standards such as those published by ANSI and NFPA
Effective ability to operate beyond a compliance-based health and safety management approach in order to collaborate with all stakeholders to find solutions that support the business while identifying and controlling risk
Demonstrated expertise in applying MUTCD standards for temporary traffic control and site logistics
Proven ability to lead EHS programs in multi-contractor environments with complex scopes and aggressive schedules
Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Electrical Engineering or a related degree in science/engineering discipline with coursework in risk management or safety is preferred, but not required, depending on experience
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification preferred (OHST, CHST, ASP, or CSP)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
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