Vice President of EHS

EHS VP - Data Center – Lubbock, TX

This 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 Vice President of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to be onsite managing the Critical Site Safety for the Data Center Campus. They will lead and manage the EHS for data center construction, facility operations and warehouse at a major data center campus supporting HPC / High Performance Compute - near Lubbock, TX. This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader with a deep understanding of environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance and operations in high-risk, high-tech 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 site.

Responsibilities:

Lead and implement health and safety standards, policies, and procedures including safety management systems, training, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance

Conduct site audits for data center facility operations and construction zones to ensure adherence to safety protocols and life safety requirements

Ensure implementation of safety programs that exceed regulatory compliance across campus operations

Develop from scratch SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs; review emergency response plans, business continuity programs, etc.

Maintain accurate safety records and ensure integrity of compliance data

Analyze safety data and trends to support continuous improvement initiatives

Serve as the key liaison with internal compliance teams, providing expert guidance and interpretation of EHS standards

Identify operational risks and collaborate with operations leadership to apply the hierarchy of controls for remediation

Lead daily safety briefings and serve as the on-site authority for EHS-related matters

Own performance metrics for EHS and develop annual improvement plans

Conduct workplace risk assessments and hazard analyses

Support root cause investigations for safety incidents and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive measures

Deliver EHS regulatory training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards

Communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders to drive safety culture and accountability

Provide consistent reporting, updates, and briefings on safety metrics and initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Engineering, or related field

7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in data center, or similar environments

Previous experience working onsite at a Data Center supporting EHS for both facility operations / construction a must

Previous experience managing inventory management / warehouse operations a plus

Previous Data Center Industry standards and infrastructure strongly preferred

Previous experience working in a Data Center supporting an HPC environment a huge plus!

Demonstrated experience in managing site safety programs and regulatory compliance

OSHA Certifications a plus

Advanced knowledge of regulatory safety standards; familiarity with CNESST and NEBOSH standards a huge plus

Proven leadership in developing safety programs, emergency response plans, and operational procedures - SOPs, MOPs, EOPs

Experience managing audits, incident investigations, and training programs

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface across multiple departments

Ability to influence safety culture and promote a proactive, high-performing team environment

Military 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 apply

Relocate to Lubbock TX or nearby community as this is an onsite role

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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