Health, Safety & Environment Manager
This role oversees health, safety, and environmental programs across AI infrastructure operations, including data centers, manufacturing facilities, and autonomous vehicle testing sites. Professionals in this position develop and enforce HSE policies, conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance with local and federal standards. They distinguish themselves through hands-on implementation of safety protocols and proactive hazard mitigation rather than purely advisory functions, often serving as the primary point of contact between operations teams, external regulators, and senior leadership. These roles typically embed within matrixed organizations that span facilities management, HR, legal, and operational teams, requiring strong cross-functional communication to build safety culture across distributed or rapidly scaling AI infrastructure.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Developing and implementing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs tailored to organizational operations and regulatory requirements
Conducting risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify workplace dangers and recommend mitigation strategies
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific standards
Leading incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of workplace accidents and near-misses
Developing and delivering training programs to build organizational safety culture and awareness
Managing hazardous materials, waste, and environmental compliance documentation and reporting
Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators and metrics to track safety program effectiveness
Conducting internal audits and preparing for external regulatory inspections and certifications
Collaborating with engineering and technical teams to embed safety considerations into product design and operational processes
Managing permitting and regulatory approval processes for complex infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions
Building and leading global EHS strategies across diverse operational environments and international locations
Designing and implementing advanced EHS data management systems and analytics for predictive risk assessment
Communicating complex safety and environmental information clearly to diverse stakeholder groups including executives, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Partnering effectively with contractors, vendors, and external agencies to foster collaborative safety initiatives
Cultivating and maintaining a proactive safety culture through consistent engagement and transparent communication
Managing cross-functional teams and coordinating between multiple business units to align on safety objectives
Adapting quickly to fast-paced, high-growth environments while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards
Providing strategic advisory support to leadership on environmental health and safety risks and opportunities
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