Senior Manager of Health & Safety, Data Center Operations

Senior Manager of Health & Safety, Data Center Operations

Job Category: HSEQ Requisition Number: MANAG001644

Posted: May 19, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Houston, TX or Covington, GA

Description

Position Title: Manager - Health & Safety, Data Center Operations Location: Houston, TX or Covington, GA FLSA Class: EXEMPT Responsible to: SR DIRECTOR HSQ & Training

Position Summary: VoltaGrid is seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to support on-site safety execution at a Data center location in Covington, Georgia. This role is responsible for day-to-day safety performance and ensuring alignment with VoltaGrid's safety expectations during initial construction and then ongoing operations. This position serves as the primary on-site safety point of contact, working closely with operations, contractors, and customer representatives to maintain a safe, compliant, and well-coordinated work environment. The role is hands-on, focused on field presence, engagement, and consistent execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Site Health & Safety Execution:

• Support and oversee daily safety activities at the assigned data center site
• Conduct routine field observations, audits, and site walkthroughs
• Ensure compliance with VoltaGrid standards and site-specific safety requirements
• Provide direct support and guidance to site personnel and supervisors
• Identify hazards and work with the team to implement practical mitigation measures
• Monitor safety performance and address gaps in real time

Site Coordination & Communication:

• Serve as the primary safety contact for the assigned site
• Work directly with customer representatives, contractors, and project teams on safety matters
• Participate in daily and weekly safety meetings, planning sessions, and site coordination calls
• Communicate safety expectations clearly and consistently across all site personnel

Initial Construction & Ongoing Operations Support:

• Support safe execution of both construction and operational activities at the site
• Work closely with construction managers, operations leaders, and contractors
• Ensure safety requirements are understood and applied in daily work activities
• Assist with planning activities to ensure safety is integrated into work execution

Incident Management & Investigations:

• Respond to and support incident investigations at the site
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis processes, including Think Reliability methods
• Ensure corrective actions are identified, implemented, and tracked to closure
• Share lessons learned with site teams to prevent recurrence

Contractor Engagement (Construction Phase):

• Work directly with contractors and subcontractors to reinforce safety expectations
• Support review and understanding of site safety plans and work practices
• Monitor contractor safety performance and provide feedback as needed
• Ensure consistent reporting of incidents and safety metrics

Regulatory & Compliance Support:

• Support compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and site requirements
• Assist with audits, inspections, and customer safety reviews
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting for the site

Other Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in construction safety, industrial safety, or related field
• Travel of upto 50% if based in Houston TX
• Experience supporting large-scale construction or industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of field safety practices and hazard recognition
• Experience participating in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Ability to work effectively with field teams, contractors, and customers
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Other Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CSP preferred (BSCP certifications a plus)
• Experience supporting data center or critical infrastructure projects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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