EHS Director

EHS Director Data Centers – Charleston, SCThis opportunity is working directly with a mission-critical data center developer / digital infrastructure firm. This firm provides data center infrastructure solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations supporting Enterprise Clients and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.We are seeking a Director of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to direct Critical Facilities Site Safety for Data Center Construction across the Global Portfolio. The Director will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise wide EHS strategy for a rapidly growing data center development platform. The Director will serve as a strategic partner to development, construction, engineering, operations, and executive leadership, driving a proactive safety culture while supporting scalable growth across multiple regions.This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader with a deep understanding of environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance and operations in high-tech / data center environments. The successful candidate will drive strategic safety initiatives, oversee emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, and foster a culture of proactive risk management across the data center construction portfolio. This role ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the integration of best in class safety and environmental practices across all phases of the data center lifecycle—site selection, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.Responsibilities:Lead and implement EHS standards, policies, and procedures across construction portfolioOversee and manage site and enterprise EHS programs aligned with business objectivesEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and applicable federal, state and local regulationsOversee environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance in- air, water, waste, hazardous mat, SPCC, SWPPP, etcLead programs related to electrical safety (NFPA 70E, arc flash), lockout/tagout, emergency response, fire/life safety, and hazardous materials / HazmatBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing EHS team and manage third-party consultants and contractorsManage routine audits, inspections, other EHS programs across construction zones and live data center environmentsManage incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective / preventive actionsOversee ISO 45001 audit and compliance certificationIntegrate EHS requirements into site selection, construction planning, contractor prequalification, and field executionIdentify operational and construction risks and apply the hierarchy of controls for remediationMaintain accurate safety records and ensure integrity of compliance dataOwn EHS performance metrics and develop annual improvement plansAnalyze safety data and trends to drive continuous improvement initiativesDevelop, maintain, and enforce SOPs, MOPs, and EOPsSupport emergency response planning, business continuity programs, and fire and life safety requirementsEnsure readiness for audits, inspections, and customer or regulatory reviewsDeliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and leadershipCommunicate safety performance, metrics, and initiatives to leadership and stakeholdersManage third-party safety consultants and contractor complianceDrive continuous improvement using KPIs, dashboards, and leading indicatorsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, construction, energy, or industrial environmentsPrior experience supporting EHS for both data center hyperscale or colocation development requiredPrevious Data Center Industry standards and infrastructure strongly preferredStrong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and construction safety standardsExperience managing site safety programs, audits, investigations, and trainingDemonstrated experience in managing site safety programs and regulatory complianceOSHA Certifications a plusCSP, CIH, CHMM, PE, or similar professional certProven leadership in developing safety programs, emergency response plans, and operational procedures - SOPs, MOPs, EOPsExperience managing audits, incident investigations, and training programsStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface across multiple departmentsAbility to influence safety culture and promote a proactive, high-performing team environmentStrong leadership skillsMilitary veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems highly encouraged to apply (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army Power Generation, Air Force Power Production, etc.) with experience in safety, facilities, or technical operations are strongly encouraged to applyRelocate to be based out of Charleston, SC