HSSE Area Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Company Summary:

Fermi America is pioneering the development of next-generation energy infrastructure to power the future of artificial intelligence. By delivering highly reliable, gigawatt-scale power solutions, we are helping meet the rapidly growing energy demands of advanced AI technologies. Our flagship HyperGrid™ campus in Amarillo, Texas, is designed to become one of the world's largest energy-driven AI complexes, integrating nuclear, natural gas, utility, solar, and battery power. With a planned 17 gigawatts of power capacity and 18 million square feet of AI infrastructure, Fermi America is positioned to play a leading role in the future of energy and artificial intelligence. At Fermi America, we are building more than infrastructure. We are creating opportunities for talented professionals to help shape the next generation of energy and AI innovation.  

Responsibilities:

• Program implementation. Implement and enforce the site HSSE Management System, HSE Plan, and SSE Management Procedure within the assigned area; ensure alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner / EPC requirements.
• Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors; assign contractor / zone coverage Field presence. Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses; verify hazard controls, permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation), and safe work practices at the work face.
• Incident management. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for the area; make OSHA recordability determinations and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site HSSE expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
• Training & orientation. Ensure site orientation, toolbox talks, and required task-specific training are delivered and documented for the workforce in the area.
• Environmental coordination. Coordinate with the Environmental Manager on environmental compliance touchpoints – spill prevention, waste, stormwater, and permitting – within the assigned area.
• Emergency preparedness. Support and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
• Metrics & reporting. Track leading and lagging indicators; report area HSSE performance, trends, and risks to the Safety Manager (HSSE).
• Electrical safety. Manage hazards associated with electrical construction and energization – arc flash, high-voltage systems, temporary power, UPS / battery systems – in alignment with NFPA 70E and the site energized-work program.
• Building & fit-out. Oversee structural steel, working at height, interior fit-out trades, and mechanical / electrical / plumbing (MEP) installation across the data hall and support buildings.
• Mission-critical commissioning. Coordinate live-electrical, cooling-system, and fire / life-safety controls during commissioning and phased occupancy in partnership with commissioning leads.
• Trade-density management. Control risks from high-density trade stacking, housekeeping and material-management standards, and phased energization / occupancy sequencing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 7+ years of construction HSSE experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role on large industrial, data center, or electrical-intensive projects.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating safety professionals in a field environment.
• Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels, from craft to executive.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required); OSHA 500 / 510 trainer credential preferred.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) preferred.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience overseeing safety for data center, mission-critical, or electrical-intensive construction.
• Experience on data center, mission-critical, or electrical-intensive construction projects.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, energized-work controls, and commissioning of critical facilities (UPS, generators, cooling, and fire / life-safety systems).
• Any additional BCSP credentials.
• Familiarity with digital safety / observation and workforce-tracking systems.

Physical & Site Requirements 

• Full-time presence on an active construction site in the Texas Panhandle, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders / stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field.
• Availability to support extended shifts, and occasional nights / weekends as project needs require.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Benefits

Fermi America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Fermi America offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs, subject to eligibility and plan terms. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.