Director of Environmental Safety and Health (EH&S)
At Compu Dynamics, we dont just build infrastructurewe create the backbone of the digital future. As North Americas premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the worlds most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.
Summary/Objective:
The Director of Safety & Compliance provides strategic and operational leadership for Compu Dynamics enterprise-wide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program. This role is responsible for integrating safety into the planning, execution, and culture of all business units and markets, ensuring regulatory compliance, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement. The Director leads the development and execution of a comprehensive safety strategy, champions innovation, and fosters a culture of safety as a core business value across the organization.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Site Safety & Compliance
- Develop and implement a companywide safety strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals and client requirements.
- Establish, oversee, and continuously improve the Safety Management System, including SSSP, PTP, and JHA standards, as well as audit cadence.
- Lead, coach, and support regional and project-level safety personnel while evaluating emerging hazards and technologies.
- Partner with Operations leadership to hold project teams accountable for safety performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with OSHA, state, and local EHS requirements as well as client-specific standards.
2. Training & Development
- Build and maintain a comprehensive safety training framework for employees and subcontractors, establishing clear competency expectations.
- Oversee safety certification programs (e.g., OSHA 10/30, Competent Person, CPR/First Aid) and verify completions and renewals.
- Mentor and develop Safety Managers and Coordinators, building a strong and empowered field-facing safety organization.
- Track and report leading-indicator training goals, including toolbox talk quality, engagement, and supervisor participation.
3. Incident Response & Investigation
- Oversee all serious incident and near-miss investigations and root cause analyses (RCA), ensuring standardized processes and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Coordinate with HR and Risk Management on workers compensation, claims, and return-to-work processes.
- Ensure timely regulatory notifications and reporting requirements are met; conduct executive-level reviews of significant events.
- Lead enterprise-wide lessons-learned dissemination and integrate insights from RCAs into program updates.
4. Policy, Program & Administrative Support
- Own and continuously update all EHS policies, manuals, and procedures to reflect evolving regulations, client standards, and industry best practices.
- Manage corporate EHS systems, document control, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and digital tools for inspections, reporting, and analytics.
- Oversee PPE standards, selection, and procurement, aligning budgets and resources with strategic priorities.
- Champion the adoption and implementation of technology to enhance mobile inspections, analytics, and safety dashboards.
5. Communication & Engagement
- Lead annual and quarterly safety summits, stand-downs, and executive safety briefings.
- Partner with Communications and HR to develop awareness campaigns, recognition programs, and internal messaging initiatives.
- Represent Compu Dynamics with clients, industry groups, and regulatory agencies, positioning the company as a safety leader.
- Maintain open communication channels between field teams, operations leadership, and senior management to resolve safety issues promptly.
6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Define, track, and analyze enterprise-wide safety metrics, including leading and lagging indicators such as observations, training compliance, audit closeouts, TRIR, and DART.
- Publish quarterly and annual safety performance reports, including insights and actionable recommendations.
- Benchmark against industry peers and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and strengthen safety culture.
- Integrate emerging technologies and innovative practices into the companys EHS program roadmap.
Competencies:
- Strategic leadership and vision for enterprise safety programs.
- Strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
- Analytical and data-driven approach to safety performance and improvement.
- Proficiency with safety management systems, technology platforms, and reporting tools.
- Deep understanding of OSHA, state, and local regulations, as well as client-specific safety requirements.
- Commitment to fostering a proactive, safety-first culture.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position oversees safety leadership personnel across all regions and projects and is responsible for developing and mentoring the safety organization.
Work Environment:
This position operates in both office and field environments and may involve exposure to construction sites, potentially hazardous materials, and varying weather conditions. Standard PPE and safety protocols are required.
Travel:
Travel is required within Compu Dynamics market regions and occasionally beyond for site visits, audits, leadership meetings, and industry events.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, or lift up to 20 pounds. The role requires the ability to traverse active construction sites, wear required PPE for extended periods, and respond quickly to on-site incidents or emergencies.
Position Type:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Hours may vary based on operational needs and project requirements.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction; mission-critical/data center or electrical experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level safety programs and teams.
- Deep knowledge of safety regulations, risk management practices, and industry standards.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or CSHO.
EEO Statement:
Compu Dynamics, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
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401(k) Retirement Plan automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
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Employer-Paid Life Insurance coverage equal to 1x your salary.
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Short-Term Disability (STD) fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
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Voluntary Benefits including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
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Paid Time Off (PTO) accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
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Paid Holidays 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
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Birthday Time Off 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
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Paid Parental Leave 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
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Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 40 hours annually for community service.
- Boot Reimbursement up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
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Tool Reimbursement $250 annually, available after 60 days.
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Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.
Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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