Director, Health & Safety

The Future Runs on Bitfarms

As demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, Bitfarms is building the infrastructure to meet the moment. Our US expansion and global operations are laying the foundation for scalable, energy-optimized compute designed to support next generation workloads and long-term growth.

Who We Are
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers.

With data centers across North and South America, we manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world class operations. This vertically integrated approach allows us to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver infrastructure that can scale with the future of compute.

Why Join Our Team
At Bitfarms, voted a Great Place to Work, you will be part of a team shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. We are at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries undergoing massive transformation. Here, your work will have real impact, powering advanced workloads that are driving AI, machine learning, and the digital economy forward.

We value people who are curious, collaborative, and committed to building solutions that last. With offices in New York City, Pittsburgh, Montreal and Buenos Aires, Bitfarms offers the chance to grow your career while helping power AI and shape the future of high-performance computing.

What You Can Expect at Bitfarms

• A fast-moving environment where innovation and execution go hand in hand.

• Opportunities to work on cutting edge projects in HPC, AI, and energy infrastructure.

• A collaborative, cross border team that thrives on solving complex challenges.

• A commitment to efficiency, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Bitfarms continues to seek operational and financial improvements through decentralization and diversification, and using ethical and innovative initiatives to unlock value for both our clients and employees.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities along with career advancement
• Top tier group insurance plan with employer cost sharing
• Group retirement savings with employer contribution
• Employee referral program
• Telemedicine & employee assistance program (EAP)
• An inclusive, safe and diverse work environment

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $160,000-$220,000 USD

Big opportunity to participate in short and long-term incentive programs, which include a performance bonus and/or equity.

What you can expect from this role:

The Director of Health & Safety leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a world-class safety culture across the company's owned facilities and outsourced operations. This leader will be instrumental in driving a culture shift toward proactive risk management, accountability, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-oriented leader who can balance a corporate and operational environments and can partner effectively with internal teams and external O&M providers to align safety standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed safety as a core company value.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Health & Safety strategy aligned with company growth and operational goals.

• Lead the cultural transformation of safety practices at owned sites—fostering trust, communication, and ownership at all levels.

• Serve as the senior advisor to leadership on all safety matters, providing insight into risk trends, leading indicators, and performance outcomes.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee safety programs across two power plants and outsourced operations

• Establish clear contractor safety expectations, ensuring third-party O&M providers operate to company standards.

• Lead audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and state regulations, in partnership with local site leadership.

Culture & Capability Building

• Coach and develop site leadership teams to own safety performance and model desired behaviors.

• Implement training, communication, and recognition programs that reinforce a strong safety mindset.

• Promote a "speak up" culture, ensuring employees and contractors feel empowered to identify and address risks.

Governance & Metrics

• Establish consistent safety KPIs and reporting frameworks to track performance across owned and outsourced operations.

• Partner with Operations and Development (Infra) to align safety goals with performance management systems.

• Present safety metrics and insights to executive leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in energy, utilities, or industrial operations, with exposure to data center, power generation, or infrastructure environments.

• Proven success leading culture change in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Experience managing outsourced contractors and service providers.

• Strong familiarity with U.S. OSHA, EPA regulations.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker who is also comfortable on the ground—able to balance long-term goals with immediate operational realities.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Calm under pressure, with strong judgment in sensitive or high-stakes situations.

• Data-driven, outcome-oriented, and able to translate metrics into actionable insights.

Education & Certifications

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

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent credential preferred.

More Details

• Work schedule: Monday-Friday, New York City office, 4 days on-site, 1 WFH
• Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Bitfarms is more than a workplace. It is where people come together to power the future.