EHS Safety Manager

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and enforcing site-specific safety programs for data center cleaning and other mission-critical facility projects. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and company standards while protecting employees, sensitive equipment, and facility uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections and correct unsafe conditions or work practices.
• Enforce site safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses, PPE requirements, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Monitor electrical exposure, Arc Flash awareness, Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, ladder use, and work near energized equipment.
• Manage slip and trip hazards associated with raised floors, cables, equipment, and wet-floor procedures.
• Ensure proper chemical handling, SDS documentation, and use of cleaning products approved for sensitive electronics.
• Enforce site access, badging, escort, security, and electrostatic discharge requirements.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and project-specific training.
• Verify employee and subcontractor training credentials.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, complete reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Exercise stop-work authority when conditions threaten personnel, equipment, or critical operations.
• Coordinate with project leadership, subcontractors, and client safety representatives.
• Maintain required safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and performance metrics.
•  Electrical exposure: working near energized equipment, PDUs, cable trays; arc flash awareness even if not touching equipment directly
  Slip/trip hazards: raised floors, cable management, wet floor procedures near sensitive electronics
  Chemical handling: cleaning agents compatible with electronics (no standard ammonia-based products near servers), SDS management
  Access/credentialing compliance: most DCs require badge-in, escort protocols, and strict PPE/anti-static procedures
  Static control (ESD): grounding straps, ESD flooring compliance near server rooms
  Working at height: occasionally for HVAC/ceiling cleaning in mechanical spaces

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• OSHA 500 Trainer Course certification.
• OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry certification.
• Two to four years of site safety experience in construction, electrical, industrial, or critical-facility environments.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Experience managing safety in active, high-risk environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission-critical facility experience.
• CHST, CSP, or an equivalent professional safety credential.
• Experience with energized electrical work, Arc Flash programs, and permit-to-work systems.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Knowledge of ESD controls and cleaning procedures for sensitive electronic environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in active work areas.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate raised-floor environments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work near energized electrical and mechanical equipment while wearing required PPE.