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Vantage Data Centers · 1 month ago

Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Mobilization, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers and connects the technology of the world’s leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Mobilization Lead to oversee health and safety functions, improve safety culture, and ensure compliance with safety standards during the mobilization phase of their data center projects.

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Responsibilities

Implement health and safety standards and principles, policies, and practices including but not limited to; safety management systems, training, risk assessments, assist with industrial hygiene assessments, and applicable safety regulations
Ensure compliance and implementation of US health and safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements
Lead the development and execution of EHS mobilization strategies across a hyperscale data center site, ensuring alignment with project goals, regulatory requirements, and client standards
Oversee all EHS activities related to site scope and contractor operations from mobilization through project completion
Coordinate with multiple General Contractors to implement consistent safety protocols, environmental controls, and traffic management systems
Conduct site readiness assessments, hazard identification, and risk mitigation planning, including temporary traffic control measures per MUTCD standards
Manage onboarding and EHS training for all contractor personnel, emphasizing site-specific risks such as high-voltage systems, confined spaces, and clean room environments
Establish and maintain emergency response plans, site access protocols, and environmental protection strategies
Monitor compliance through inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and MUTCD regulations
Serve as the primary EHS liaison between project leadership, contractors, and regulatory agencies
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

Environmental HealthSafetyRisk AssessmentOSHA ComplianceConstruction Safety ManagementBCSP CertificationEmergency Response PlanningMulti-Contractor CoordinationMUTCD StandardsStakeholder EngagementCommunication Skills

Required

A minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS on large-scale construction projects is required, preferably within the data center industry with demonstrated knowledge and experience controlling the broad spectrum of risks across multiple sites
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 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

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Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

Vantage Data Centers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (5)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$33.61B
Key Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B

Leadership Team

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Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
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Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
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