NorthMark Strategies · 2 months ago
Director of Corporate Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) – HPCC Operations
Spartanburg, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expNorthMark Strategies is a company focused on high-performance computing and cloud infrastructure. The Director of Corporate Environmental Health & Safety will be responsible for implementing and enforcing the EH&S program across HPCC sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture.
AdviceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and enforce the corporate EH&S program across HPCC site(s)
Translate corporate EH&S policies into site-specific practices, ensuring full alignment with corporate philosophies and third-party program frameworks
Establish clear lines of accountability for all employees, visitors, service providers, and suppliers on the site
Oversee safety in an environment with multiple simultaneous construction phases alongside live operational zones
Develop and enforce safety protocols for shared access, logistics, and overlapping work areas to mitigate risk of incidents
Lead joint safety planning and risk assessments with construction managers, commissioning teams, and operations staff
Ensure compliance with all applicable EH&S regulations, codes, and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, EPA, DOT, local jurisdiction requirements)
Manage permitting, reporting, audits, and regulatory interactions
Establish site-wide incident management, investigation, and corrective-action processes
Drive a strong “safety-first” culture, ensuring all staff and contractors understand their roles and responsibilities
Oversee safety training, qualification cards, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns
Foster continuous improvement through audits, observations, and lessons-learned feedback loops
Lead development and enforcement of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), Crisis Management procedures, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) elements tied to EH&S
Coordinate with Security, Operations, and Facilities teams to ensure unified response capabilities
Provide regular reports to senior leadership on EH&S performance, compliance metrics, and areas for improvement
Develop and manage clear incident escalation protocols across the organization
Define and track KPIs such as incident frequency rates, near-miss reporting, audit results, and training completion
Serve as the primary liaison to external regulators, auditors, and stakeholders regarding EH&S performance
Strong cultural driver – capable of embedding safety into every decision, shift, and process
Achieve zero serious incidents or regulatory violations
Drive documented improvement in safety culture through leading indicators (e.g., near-miss reporting, training engagement, audit closure rates)
Ensure seamless integration of EH&S into construction and operational phases without disrupting mission-critical performance
Build recognition as the trusted authority on safety across the HPCC site
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive EH&S leadership experience, with at least 5 years in mission-critical infrastructure, data centers, heavy industrial, or large construction programs
Deep understanding of OSHA standards, NFPA codes, EPA regulations, and best practices for industrial and mission-critical environments
Proven success in managing EH&S in complex, multi-phase construction projects co-located with live operations
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
Strategic leadership and program ownership
Ability to balance strict compliance with pragmatic operational realities
Skilled in risk assessment, hazard analysis, and incident prevention
Decisive, resilient, and collaborative in high-pressure environments
Preferred
Professional certifications strongly preferred (CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE, or equivalent)
Benefits
Hybrid-Work Schedule: We provide a hybrid working schedule with 3 days a week in the office
Company-Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub
Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays
Company
NorthMark Strategies
NorthMark Strategies is a multi-strategy investment firm managing diverse portfolios and offering advisory services across sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase