Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Salute

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager overseeing EHS functions at a newly built hyperscale data center. Responsible for safety protocols, training, and sustainability initiatives.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The onsite Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing all EHS functions for a newly built hyperscale data center within a campus setting in Ellendale ND.
Establish and implement site specific safety plans, policies and procedures to protect the safety and health of employees, customers, contractors and visitors to the data center campus as well as the facilities and equipment on campus.
Oversee sustainability initiatives and ensure proper reporting of those programs, while promoting an overall culture of safety across the campus.
Develop, implement and update site specific Safety Plans.
Develop, implement and update site specific Emergency Action Plans.
Develop and implement site safety training plans and provide training to all data center staff with continual assessment of training effectiveness.
Develop site specific safety orientation for all contractors and visitors to the data center.
Schedule and conduct site safety audits and inspections to identify hazards in the workplace.
Schedule and conduct Emergency Action Plan Drills to ensure preparedness and compliance.
Complete comprehensive reports of audit and inspection, including corrective action plans to ensure compliance and mitigations.
Establish and lead the site Safety Committee.
Establish the site Safety Champions program.
Establish the site First Responder team and training requirements for the team.
Investigate and analyze work-related incidents, accidents, injuries, illnesses, near misses and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Analyze job and activity EHS risk scenarios to determine their potential impact.
Ensure that all Job and Task Hazard Analysis is completed prior to start of work assignments to mitigate hazards.
Support EHS submissions for customer SOQs and RFQs.
Reviews General Contractor Project-Specific Safety Plans for compliance with customer requirements, OSHA, NFPA and EPA standards.
First point of contact for incident escalation in the event of a safety incident in the Data Center; supports and advises data center leadership, client and Salute VO of Global EHS during incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Maintain environmental permits/programs to ensure compliance with all applicable agencies.
Track universal waste recycling.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual sustainability reporting to the site manager and customer as required.
Maintain frequent interaction with VP of Global EHS, Data Center management, representatives of federal and state agencies and other safety professionals.
All other EHS duties and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in occupational safety and Health REQUIRED
5+ years of Safety Management Experience
Experience creating site specific safety plans that encompass all OSHA requirements
Experience creating Emergency Action Plans following NFPA 1600 guidelines
Experience with Safety Management Systems which track incident safety metrics
Experience compiling and managing key EHS performance indicators
Experience with Workers Compensation Claims and Case Management
Experience with Universal Waste Management
Experience with commercial building operations
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in a team environment but comfortable working alone with little direction
Experience working independently and within a group, excellent time management, strategic planning and ability to pivot between competing priorities and situations
Experience building and fostering a Culture of Safety within an organization
Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E and LOTO program requirements
Strong working knowledge in federal, state, and local EPA, OSHA and NFPA regulations
Strong working knowledge of Incident investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective actions
Strong working knowledge of Behavior Based Safety practices
Familiarity with Construction Safety and Net Zero Waste concepts and program initiatives
Proof of Safety Certification from BCSP, NASP or an affiliated College Certification program
Proof of OSHA 30 Hour General or Construction Industry Training
Proficient with Microsoft Applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time to Recharge : Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
Comprehensive Benefits Package : Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
Peace of Mind : The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
Your financial future matters : Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Wellness Support : Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
Extra Protection & Perks : Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Safety ManagementSite Specific Safety PlansEmergency Action PlansSafety Management SystemsEHS Performance IndicatorsWorkers Compensation Claims ManagementUniversal Waste ManagementIncident InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisBehavior Based Safety

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAbility to PivotIndependenceCulture of Safety DevelopmentLeadershipTraining and DevelopmentAssessment of Training Effectiveness

Certifications

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety and HealthSafety Certification from BCSPSafety Certification from NASPOSHA 30 Hour General TrainingOSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Training