The Site EHS Manager is responsible for the onsite implementation, management, and auditing of Astreya's Safety Program at dedicated data center locations. This role ensures that all site operations-including fiber deployment, rack-and-stack activities, and large-scale fiber turnups-comply with local, state, federal, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
Reporting directly to the Regional EHS Manager, the Site Manager serves as a subject matter expert for onsite personnel, conducting regular risk assessments and providing functional leadership to ensure a zero-energy state and safe man-machine environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Site-Level Program Execution- Risk Management: Conduct regular site assessments to identify hazards in high-risk processes, such as 4th-level racking and electrical installations.
- CEHS Planning: Prepare and maintain location-specific EHS plans for new data center turnups and ongoing operations from initial planning through to execution.
- Electrical Safety: Enforce strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and verify zero-energy states to prevent electrical incidents.
2. Compliance and Auditing- Inspections: Conduct monthly unannounced site inspections to ensure permanent audit readiness for both internal and client-led safety reviews.
- Incident Management: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for all onsite accidents and high-potential near-misses, ensuring initial reports are submitted per client timelines.
- Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the onsite contact for regulatory inspections (e.g., OSHA) and client safety committees.
3. Specialized Operations and Welfare- Hazardous operations: Oversee the management of
- Medical Surveillance: Coordinate mandatory fitness-for-duty assessments and routine health surveillance for technicians exposed to noise, night work, or lone working environments.
4. Training and Mentorship- Safety Instruction: Deliver specialized EHS training, including Laser Safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Hand/Power Tool safety and ensure personnel have the appropriate external certifications. .
- Toolbox Talks: Lead regular safety briefings, safety committee meetings and "safety moment" stand-downs to disseminate learnings from recent incidents.
Qualifications and RequirementsProfessional Certifications- Required: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Required: Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OSHA 30-Hour (Construction or General Industry).
- Preferred: Certifications in First Aid/CPR and AED
Experience and Skills- Industry Experience: 5+ years of EHS management experience within a data center or heavy construction environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience using digital EHS management tools for data interpretation, reporting and recordkeeping.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex safety requirements to both frontline technical staff and program leadership.
Working Conditions- Environment: Regular exposure to active construction zones, high-density data halls, and warehouse floors.
- Physical Demands: Ability to perform site walks and inspections in industrial settings.
