Environmental Health & Safety Lead - Datacenter

OpenAI
Seattle, San Francisco, United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 185,000 - 240,000 annuallyFunction: Environmental & SustainabilitySkills: ["Judgment","Communication"]

Lead OpenAI’s environmental, health, and safety strategy for large-scale data center and compute infrastructure. Build EHS frameworks and scalable standards spanning site development, design, construction, commissioning, and operations; develop risk assessment methods for high-hazard activities; and establish performance measurement, audits, and incident investigations. Partner with engineering, construction, facilities, environmental teams, and third-party partners to embed compliance and safety into project execution while translating evolving regulations into practical requirements.

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Environmental Health & Safety Lead - Datacenter

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Job Summary

Lead OpenAI’s environmental, health, and safety strategy for large-scale data center and compute infrastructure. Build EHS frameworks and scalable standards spanning site development, design, construction, commissioning, and operations; develop risk assessment methods for high-hazard activities; and establish performance measurement, audits, and incident investigations. Partner with engineering, construction, facilities, environmental teams, and third-party partners to embed compliance and safety into project execution while translating evolving regulations into practical requirements.
Location: Seattle, San Francisco, United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and own EHS strategy, standards, programs, and operating mechanisms across OpenAI’s data center and compute infrastructure portfolio.
  • •Establish scalable EHS requirements across site development, design, construction, commissioning, equipment installation, and ongoing operations.
  • •Develop risk assessment frameworks for high-hazard activities and environments (e.g., electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, lifting and rigging, energized work, confined spaces, hazardous materials, fire protection).
  • •Build EHS performance measurement mechanisms (leading/lagging indicators, audits, inspections, incident reporting, corrective actions, executive reporting) and lead investigations for significant incidents and near misses.
  • •Provide EHS technical guidance during construction and commissioning, develop emergency preparedness and response frameworks, and help integrate environmental compliance and stewardship into infrastructure development and operations.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 185,000 - 240,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Deep experience leading EHS programs for hyperscale data centers or similarly complex mission-critical/industrial environments.
  • •Strong technical understanding of construction and operational safety, including electrical safety, high-voltage systems, fire and life safety, and contractor management.
  • •Experience developing EHS standards and governance systems that can scale across a geographically distributed infrastructure portfolio.
  • •Demonstrated ability to manage EHS performance across general contractors, engineering firms, developers, equipment suppliers, and other third-party partners.
  • •Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local EHS regulations and the ability to translate requirements into practical engineering and operational standards; relevant credentials (CSP/CIH/CHMM/PE) and willingness to travel regularly are valued.
Experience:Data centersInfrastructureIndustrial safetyConstruction safetyRegulated environments
Skills:JudgmentCommunication
Certifications:CSPCIHCHMMPE

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALL·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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