Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary The HSSE Area Manager - Data Center leads day-to-day HSSE oversight for the data center construction, fit-out, and mission-critical commissioning scope at the Fermi Matador project. Reporting to the HSSE Manager, the Area Manager owns the implementation of the site HSSE Management System within the assigned area, supervises a team of field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors, and ensures OSHA and regulatory compliance at the work face. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role responsible for protecting the workforce across electrical-intensive construction, high trade density, and phased energization while keeping a large, complex project on schedule.
Key Responsibilities:- Program implementation. Implement and enforce the site HSSE Management System, HSE Plan, and SSE Management Procedure within the assigned area; ensure alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner / EPC requirements.
- Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors; assign contractor / zone coverage Field presence. Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses; verify hazard controls, permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation), and safe work practices at the work face.
- Incident management. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for the area; make OSHA recordability determinations and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site HSSE expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
- Training & orientation. Ensure site orientation, toolbox talks, and required task-specific training are delivered and documented for the workforce in the area.
- Environmental coordination. Coordinate with the Environmental Manager on environmental compliance touchpoints - spill prevention, waste, stormwater, and permitting - within the assigned area.
- Emergency preparedness. Support and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
- Metrics & reporting. Track leading and lagging indicators; report area HSSE performance, trends, and risks to the Safety Manager (HSSE).
- Electrical safety. Manage hazards associated with electrical construction and energization - arc flash, high-voltage systems, temporary power, UPS / battery systems - in alignment with NFPA 70E and the site energized-work program.
- Building & fit-out. Oversee structural steel, working at height, interior fit-out trades, and mechanical / electrical / plumbing (MEP) installation across the data hall and support buildings.
- Mission-critical commissioning. Coordinate live-electrical, cooling-system, and fire / life-safety controls during commissioning and phased occupancy in partnership with commissioning leads.
- Trade-density management. Control risks from high-density trade stacking, housekeeping and material-management standards, and phased energization / occupancy sequencing.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- 7+ years of construction HSSE experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role on large industrial, data center, or electrical-intensive projects.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating safety professionals in a field environment.
- Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels, from craft to executive.
Certifications Required:- OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required); OSHA 500 / 510 trainer credential preferred.
- CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) preferred.
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated experience overseeing safety for data center, mission-critical, or electrical-intensive construction.
- Experience on data center, mission-critical, or electrical-intensive construction projects.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E, energized-work controls, and commissioning of critical facilities (UPS, generators, cooling, and fire / life-safety systems).
- Any additional BCSP credentials.
- Familiarity with digital safety / observation and workforce-tracking systems.
Physical & Site Requirements - Full-time presence on an active construction site in the Texas Panhandle, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
- Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders / stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
- Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field.
- Availability to support extended shifts, and occasional nights / weekends as project needs require.
