EHS Professional

We are looking for an EHS Professionals to join our dynamic team to support our client's projects in South Carolina.

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional will lead safety and compliance initiatives at our client’s data centers. This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety for employees, contractors, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, or high-tech environments and possess a strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations.

The EHS Professional should be well-versed in industry regulations, have strong leadership skills, and be dedicated to cultivating a culture of safety.

The ideal candidate will be highly comfortable with technology, as this position involves using communication-intensive systems. Applicants should demonstrate strong technical aptitude and the ability to navigate and manage communication tools or platforms efficiently. If you have experience in high-tech industries coupled with industrial construction experience, we want to hear from you!

• Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide EHS policies, procedures, and programs tailored to data center operations and construction environments.
• Ensure alignment of EHS initiatives with organizational objectives and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Organize, conduct, and oversee safety training programs for employees and contractors, educating them on necessary safety protocols, emergency response, hazardous materials, and safe work practices.
• Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as needed to address the evolving needs of data centers and construction environments.

• Conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, and site inspections to identify potential safety concerns
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including emergency response plans tailored to construction-related incidents and data center-specific risks such as high-voltage equipment, battery storage systems, HVAC, and confined space work.

• Investigate and document workplace accidents, near-misses, or other incidents in both construction and data center operations.
• Collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions and reduce the recurrence of safety incidents.
• Conduct root cause analyses and ensure proper incident reporting to leadership and regulatory agencies.

• Stay updated with EHS regulations and industry standards specific to both construction and data centers.
• Ensure all company operations and activities comply with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other relevant safety standards.
• Prepare for and lead audits from regulatory agencies.

• Track, analyze, and report on EHS metrics to monitor safety performance, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Provide regular reports to senior management with recommendations based on analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• 5 years of EHS experience in data centers, critical facilities, construction, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other relevant safety standards.
• Certifications preferred: CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), OHST (Occupational Health and Safety Technician), or similar.
• Experience with contractor safety programs and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and manage crisis situations.