Principal, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program Manager El Paso, TX
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Principal, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program Manager – El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX, United States
Job Description
Role Summary
The Principal EHS Data Center Program Manager is responsible for leading program-wide Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across OCI's GigaScale data center program. This role sets strategy, establishes governance, and drives consistent execution to improve safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk across construction, commissioning, operations, and vendor‑managed activities. It involves cross‑functional collaboration with Data Center Operations, Facilities, Construction/Design, Security, Procurement, Legal, HR, and external partners to embed EHS requirements into end‑to‑end delivery and run‑state operations.
Location : This role is based in El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate permanently. Relocation assistance is available.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain EHS program strategy, multi‑year roadmap, and operating cadence for data center environments.
Develop scalable EHS standards, policies, procedures, and playbooks aligned to applicable regulations and recognized frameworks (e.g., ISO 45001/14001).
Establish performance management and governance routines (KPIs, audits, management reviews, corrective action tracking).
Lead risk assessments for critical data center work (e.g., electrical safety/LOTO, energized work controls, confined space, work at height, hoisting/rigging, chemical management, hot work, emergency response).
Ensure compliance with local/regional regulatory requirements and internal standards; coordinate readiness for inspections and certifications.
Create practical controls for high‑risk activities and support operational teams with implementation.
Partner with construction and commissioning stakeholders to integrate EHS requirements into design reviews, method statements, permitting, and site mobilization.
Define contractor EHS expectations, pre‑qualification requirements, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Lead or support major project safety planning, including audits, observations, and leading/lagging indicators.
Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; ensure learning is shared and embedded.
Identify trends and systemic risks using data analytics; implement continuous improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Lead readiness and response planning for emergencies and critical incidents.
Stakeholder Leadership & Influence
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on data center EHS risk and performance.
Deliver executive‑ready updates, dashboards, and recommendations; influence decisions through data and clear risk framing.
Coach and enable regional/site EHS and operations leaders to execute consistently.
Training & Capability Building
Develop and deploy EHS training standards and role‑based competence requirements for employees and contractors.
Promote a strong safety culture through engagement programs, communications, and leadership routines (e.g., safety stand‑downs, leadership walkthroughs).
Success Measures (Examples)
Reduction in recordable injuries, high‑potential near misses, and serious incident risk.
Improved audit outcomes and closure rates for corrective actions.
Increased contractor compliance and consistent adoption of critical safety controls.
High‑quality, timely reporting and dashboards that drive action and accountability.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience; preference for data centers, critical facilities, industrial, construction, or high‑reliability operations.
Demonstrated success building and scaling global/regional EHS programs with measurable results.
Deep working knowledge of EHS management systems and operational controls (e.g., ISO 45001/14001 concepts, risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation).
Strong program/project management capabilities (roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, execution tracking).
Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical risk into clear business decisions and executive‑level updates.
Proven ability to lead through influence across multiple functions, geographies, and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center environments, mission‑critical operations, and major construction programs.
Familiarity with electrical safety programs (e.g., LOTO, arc flash concepts), contractor safety management, and commissioning/turnover processes.
EHS certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, NEBOSH Diploma/IGC, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, equivalent regional credentials).
Experience implementing EHS digital tools (incident management systems, audit platforms, KPI dashboards).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Work includes time in operational data centers and construction sites with exposure to typical industrial hazards (noise, ladders/raised floors, PPE requirements).
Must be able to access sites and participate in audits/walkthroughs, including walking/standing for extended periods and climbing stairs/ladders as permitted.
Benefits
Salary: $120,100 – $251,600 per annum (US). May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, employee stock purchase plan, and voluntary benefits.
Career Level: IC5
Required Skills
Environmental Health & Safety Coordination
Equal Opportunity Statement
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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El Paso, TX, United States
Job Description
Role Summary
The Principal EHS Data Center Program Manager is responsible for leading program-wide Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across OCI's GigaScale data center program. This role sets strategy, establishes governance, and drives consistent execution to improve safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk across construction, commissioning, operations, and vendor‑managed activities. It involves cross‑functional collaboration with Data Center Operations, Facilities, Construction/Design, Security, Procurement, Legal, HR, and external partners to embed EHS requirements into end‑to‑end delivery and run‑state operations.
Location : This role is based in El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate permanently. Relocation assistance is available.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain EHS program strategy, multi‑year roadmap, and operating cadence for data center environments.
Develop scalable EHS standards, policies, procedures, and playbooks aligned to applicable regulations and recognized frameworks (e.g., ISO 45001/14001).
Establish performance management and governance routines (KPIs, audits, management reviews, corrective action tracking).
Lead risk assessments for critical data center work (e.g., electrical safety/LOTO, energized work controls, confined space, work at height, hoisting/rigging, chemical management, hot work, emergency response).
Ensure compliance with local/regional regulatory requirements and internal standards; coordinate readiness for inspections and certifications.
Create practical controls for high‑risk activities and support operational teams with implementation.
Partner with construction and commissioning stakeholders to integrate EHS requirements into design reviews, method statements, permitting, and site mobilization.
Define contractor EHS expectations, pre‑qualification requirements, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Lead or support major project safety planning, including audits, observations, and leading/lagging indicators.
Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; ensure learning is shared and embedded.
Identify trends and systemic risks using data analytics; implement continuous improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Lead readiness and response planning for emergencies and critical incidents.
Stakeholder Leadership & Influence
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on data center EHS risk and performance.
Deliver executive‑ready updates, dashboards, and recommendations; influence decisions through data and clear risk framing.
Coach and enable regional/site EHS and operations leaders to execute consistently.
Training & Capability Building
Develop and deploy EHS training standards and role‑based competence requirements for employees and contractors.
Promote a strong safety culture through engagement programs, communications, and leadership routines (e.g., safety stand‑downs, leadership walkthroughs).
Success Measures (Examples)
Reduction in recordable injuries, high‑potential near misses, and serious incident risk.
Improved audit outcomes and closure rates for corrective actions.
Increased contractor compliance and consistent adoption of critical safety controls.
High‑quality, timely reporting and dashboards that drive action and accountability.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience; preference for data centers, critical facilities, industrial, construction, or high‑reliability operations.
Demonstrated success building and scaling global/regional EHS programs with measurable results.
Deep working knowledge of EHS management systems and operational controls (e.g., ISO 45001/14001 concepts, risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation).
Strong program/project management capabilities (roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, execution tracking).
Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical risk into clear business decisions and executive‑level updates.
Proven ability to lead through influence across multiple functions, geographies, and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center environments, mission‑critical operations, and major construction programs.
Familiarity with electrical safety programs (e.g., LOTO, arc flash concepts), contractor safety management, and commissioning/turnover processes.
EHS certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, NEBOSH Diploma/IGC, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, equivalent regional credentials).
Experience implementing EHS digital tools (incident management systems, audit platforms, KPI dashboards).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Work includes time in operational data centers and construction sites with exposure to typical industrial hazards (noise, ladders/raised floors, PPE requirements).
Must be able to access sites and participate in audits/walkthroughs, including walking/standing for extended periods and climbing stairs/ladders as permitted.
Benefits
Salary: $120,100 – $251,600 per annum (US). May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, employee stock purchase plan, and voluntary benefits.
Career Level: IC5
Required Skills
Environmental Health & Safety Coordination
Equal Opportunity Statement
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
Request a referral from an Oracle employee.
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