EHS Manager

Role: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager Operations / Data Center Services

Type: Fulltime

Location: Abernathy, TX

Position Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental, Health, and Safety programs that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. The role partners with operational leaders, employees, contractors, and customers to identify hazards, mitigate risks, drive compliance, and foster a strong safety culture across all sites. This position serves as the primary point of contact for EHS matters and provides leadership in incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Promote a proactive safety culture across all operational sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, state, federal, and customer-specific EHS regulations.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, permits, JHAs, LOTO, and safe work practices.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Support customer EHS programs and compliance requirements.

Incident Management

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs.
• Manage reporting and documentation of incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
• Track safety metrics and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Provide employee care and support following workplace incidents.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver EHS onboarding and orientation programs for new employees and contractors.
• Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Educate employees on workplace hazards and best practices.
• Support the development of SOPs, MOPs, and safety procedures.

Environmental Management

• Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability.
• Ensure proper waste management and environmental compliance.
• Support environmental audits and reporting activities.
• Monitor chemical handling, storage, and disposal requirements.

Operational Support

• Participate in customer meetings, operational reviews, and management discussions.
• Partner with operations teams on site readiness, maintenance activities, and project execution.
• Support emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Maintain all EHS documentation, records, and compliance reporting.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of EHS experience in Data Center, Construction, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Critical Facility environments.
• Experience conducting safety audits, investigations, and compliance management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS management systems.

Certifications

• OSHA 30 (Required/Preferred)
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• CHST, CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• OSHA Standards
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• Emergency Response Planning
• LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
• NFPA 70E Awareness
• Chemical Safety Management
• Data Center Safety Practices
• Environmental Compliance & Waste Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI)
• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Audit Compliance Score
• Corrective Action Closure Rate
• Training Completion Rate
• Near Miss Reporting Participation
• Regulatory Compliance Performance
• Customer EHS Compliance Score

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Influence
• Risk Management
• Communication & Training
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Focus