EHS Supervisor- Data Center
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in EHSS, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of EHSS experience supporting construction, mission-critical, data center, industrial, utility, or field-based operations.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
- Experience conducting field inspections, audits, and investigations.
- Experience supporting electrical construction, commissioning, or critical infrastructure activities.
- Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
- Ability to travel up to 60% and support off-hours activities as required.
Nice to have
- Data center, mission-critical, or critical infrastructure construction experience.
- Experience supporting multiple projects or geographic regions.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent safety certification.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safe work practices, and commissioning processes.
- Bilingual capability (Spanish preferred).
Full description
EHSS Supervisor – Data Center OperationsPosition Summary
The EHSS Supervisor – Data Center Operations is responsible for supporting the execution of AFL's Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) programs across data center construction, commissioning, infrastructure installation, and operational support activities. This role serves as a frontline EHSS leader, working closely with field personnel, supervisors, contractors, customers, and project leadership to identify risks, verify controls, and promote safe work execution.
The EHSS Supervisor provides day-to-day site support, coaching, auditing, and compliance oversight while helping drive a proactive safety culture throughout Data Center Operations. The role is highly visible at active data center campuses and serves as a critical link between project teams and EHSS leadership.
Reporting to the EHSS Manager – Data Center Operations, the EHSS Supervisor supports the implementation of EHSS initiatives, assists with incident investigations, monitors compliance, and escalates significant concerns requiring management intervention. The position has authority to stop work when conditions present an imminent risk to personnel, property, critical infrastructure, or business operations.
Scope of Responsibility
- Support EHSS execution across data center construction, infrastructure deployment, commissioning, network installation, and operational support activities.
- Provide site-based safety leadership and compliance oversight for assigned campuses, projects, programs, or customers.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to EHSS Advisors and operational supervisors.
- Conduct field audits, inspections, observations, and risk assessments.
- Support contractor safety management and customer compliance requirements.
The position is field-intensive and supports multiple active data center projects and operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Leadership & Safety Culture
- Promote a proactive, risk-based safety culture throughout Data Center Operations.
- Maintain consistent field presence to observe work activities and provide real-time coaching.
- Reinforce AFL's core values, operating principles, and EHSS expectations.
- Partner with site leadership to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Escalate significant EHSS concerns to management while exercising stop-work authority when necessary.
- EHSS Program Execution
- Support implementation of corporate EHSS policies, procedures, and programs.