EHS Manager

EHS Manager

Nscale is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support operations at our North Carolina data center facility located in Madison, NC. This is a fully on-site role serving as the primary EHS leader responsible for implementing and maintaining programs that protect employees, contractors, visitors, and business operations while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.

The EHS Manager will partner closely with Data Center Operations, Security, Logistics, Facilities Management, contractors, and the colocation provider to promote a strong safety culture, support operational readiness, and drive continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance.

This position reports directly to the Director, EHS Operations & Sustainability – North America.

This is a fully on-site position based in Madison, North Carolina. Daily presence at the facility is required to support operational activities, contractor oversight, incident response, regulatory compliance, and engagement with the colocation provider and Nscale operations teams. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Madison, NC area.

Key Responsibilities

• EHS Program Management Implement and maintain site EHS programs, procedures, and standards. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Conduct routine inspections, audits, risk assessments, and workplace evaluations. Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of identified issues. Support implementation of corporate EHS initiatives, management systems, and reporting requirements.
• Safety Leadership & Culture Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and visible leadership. Facilitate safety meetings, training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns. Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership on EHS matters. Support development of a strong reporting culture for hazards, near misses, and incidents. Foster collaboration between Nscale personnel, contractors, and site partners.
• Incident Management Lead incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes. Track incidents, near misses, and performance trends. Develop lessons learned and communicate findings to site leadership and corporate EHS teams. Support emergency response and post-incident reviews.
• EHS Partner Management Serve as the primary EHS liaison between Nscale and the colocation facility operator. Participate in landlord safety meetings, operational reviews, audits, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness activities. Coordinate EHS requirements and expectations between Nscale personnel, contractors, vendors, and the facility operator. Ensure Nscale personnel comply with both Nscale EHS requirements and applicable colocation site rules and procedures. Support alignment between Nscale operational activities and landlord safety requirements.
• Contractor Safety Management Manage contractor safety oversight for Nscale activities within the colocation environment. Review work activities, risk assessments, permits, and safety plans as required. Partner with operations and facilities teams to ensure safe execution of maintenance and project work. Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Operational Readiness & Business Support Support equipment deployments, commissioning activities, logistics operations, and operational expansion efforts within the colocation environment. Partner with Operations, Security, Facilities Management, and the colocation provider to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Participate in operational readiness reviews, site planning activities, and change management processes. Support development and implementation of site-specific procedures, work practices, and contractor management programs.
• Environmental Compliance Support environmental compliance activities applicable to Nscale operations within the colocation facility. Coordinate waste management, hazardous materials management, spill prevention, and e-waste programs. Maintain required environmental records and documentation. Support environmental reporting requirements as applicable.
• Emergency Preparedness Coordinate Nscale emergency response activities with the colocation provider's emergency management program. Participate in emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and business continuity activities. Maintain readiness for medical, fire, severe weather, and other emergency scenarios.
• Training & Compliance Deliver EHS onboarding and training programs for employees and contractors. Maintain training records and compliance documentation. Support implementation and administration of EHS software and reporting systems. Monitor compliance with required EHS training and qualification programs.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement Track and analyze EHS performance metrics and leading indicators. Prepare reports and dashboards for site leadership and corporate management. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Support future certification, audit, and management system initiatives as required.

Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, manufacturing, industrial operations, energy, technology, telecommunications, or similar environments. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS management systems. Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently as the primary EHS resource at the site. Preferred Experience supporting data center or critical facilities operations. Experience working within a colocation environment. CSP, ASP, CHMM, CIH, or similar professional certification. Experience managing contractor safety programs. Experience with EHS software platforms and compliance management systems.

Travel Limited travel within North America for training, collaboration, audits, and company meetings. Primary schedule is on-site at the North Carolina facility.

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

$100,000 - $170,000 USD