Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
GTN Technical Staffing
Spartanburg, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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30+ days ago
Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Overview
This organization is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.
The Manager of Environmental Health & Safety ("EH&S") is responsible for the day-to-day execution, enforcement, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within a High-Performance Compute Center ("HPCC") environment. This role ensures EH&S programs are effectively implemented across all phases of a site's lifecycle, including active brownfield redevelopment, phased construction, commissioning, and steady-state HPCC operations.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate EH&S, the EH&S Manager serves as the on-site authority and practitioner, translating corporate EH&S policies into actionable site-level processes and ensuring compliance without compromising mission-critical performance. This role operates in complex environments where live operations and active construction coexist, requiring disciplined coordination, strong field presence, and sound judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation & Compliance
- Implement and enforce the corporate EH&S program at assigned HPCC site(s).
- Translate corporate EH&S policies, standards, and philosophies into site-specific procedures and controls.
- Establish and maintain clear accountability for EH&S compliance across all site activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable EH&S regulations, codes, and standards (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT, and local jurisdictional requirements).
- Support permitting, inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Timely delivery of all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory obligations.
- Zero serious incidents or regulatory violations at assigned site(s).
- Consistent EH&S compliance across construction and operational activities.
Site Leadership & Presence
- Serve as the primary on-site EH&S point of contact for employees, contractors, service providers, and visitors.
- Provide visible, consistent EH&S leadership in operational and construction environments.
- Oversee EH&S performance in environments with simultaneous construction phases and live operations.
- Enforce safety protocols for shared access, logistics, and overlapping work zones.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees reporting workplace injuries, illnesses, or safety concerns.
- Recognition as a trusted on-site EH&S leader.
- Strong working relationships with construction, operations, and facilities teams.
Construction & Operations Safety
- Participate in joint safety planning with construction managers, commissioning teams, and operations staff.
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work systems.
- Monitor high-risk activities including electrical work, energized systems, confined spaces, hot work, and heavy equipment operations.
Inspections, Audits & Hazard Management
- Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
- Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and closure of corrective actions.
- Promote near-miss reporting and proactive hazard identification.
- Support continuous improvement through lessons learned, audits, and trend analysis.
- Demonstrated improvement in leading indicators (near-miss reporting, audit findings closure, training engagement).
Training & Emergency Preparedness
- Deliver and coordinate EH&S training, toolbox talks, and safety awareness initiatives.
- Ensure training records, qualifications, and site access requirements are maintained.
- Reinforce a strong "safety-first" culture aligned with corporate expectations.
- Support development and execution of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and site-specific emergency procedures.
- Coordinate with Operations, Facilities, and Security teams to ensure unified emergency response readiness.
- Participate in drills, exercises, and after-action reviews.
Reporting & Communication
- Track and report EH&S performance metrics including incidents, near misses, audits, and training completion.
- Escalate significant EH&S issues to the Director of Corporate EH&S per established protocols.
- Provide clear, timely communication on EH&S risks, controls, and expectations.
Injury Management
- Conduct initial injury triage and assessment for severity and appropriate response.
- Provide guidance on immediate care options, including first aid, occupational health clinics, urgent care, or emergency services.
- Ensure timely documentation of incident details and maintain accurate injury records.
- Track and follow up on physician appointments, treatment plans, and medical documentation.
- Participate in workers' compensation claim reviews, legal consultations, and litigation discussions when necessary.
- Partner with HR and supervisors in helping determine reasonable accommodations or alternate duties as appropriate.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
- 3–6+ years of hands-on EH&S experience, preferably in complex, high-risk operational or construction settings.
- Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of OSHA standards, NFPA codes (including NFPA 70E), EPA regulations, and EH&S best practices.
- Experience supporting EH&S in co-located construction and live operational environments.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-risk, mission-critical settings.
- Practical, detail-oriented, and collaborative leadership style.
- Ability to balance compliance requirements with operational realities.
- Ability to meet physical requirements such as standing or walking for extended periods.
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