Confidential
Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety
Confidential, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety
About the Company
Globally-renowned provider of hyperscale data center services
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2010
Employees
1001-5000
Specialties
wholesale data center developer
green data centers
advanced electrical and mechanical designs
and dedicated substations
About the Role The Company is in search of a Vice President for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to lead and oversee all EHS activities across its North American operations and construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the EHS strategy, ensuring it aligns with global safety vision and business priorities. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in driving a culture of safety excellence, embedding risk management, and leading high-performing teams. The Vice President will also be tasked with functional influence, team development, and championing safety as a core business value. Essential job functions include governance and assurance, culture and change leadership, and innovation in the use of technology to enhance safety and performance outcomes.
Candidates for the Vice President, EHS position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, or a related discipline, with an advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 20 years of progressive EHS leadership experience, particularly in large, complex, multi-site organizations, is required. The role demands a leader with strong knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, and the ability to influence and drive cultural transformation in high-risk environments. Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills are essential, as is the ability to represent the company with external stakeholders. The position is a senior functional leadership role, reporting to the Global Vice President of EHS, and requires a candidate who is a visible, forward-thinking leader with a proven record of delivering measurable results. Hiring Manager Title Global Vice President of EHS Travel Percent 40% Functions General Management Operations Strategy
About the Role The Company is in search of a Vice President for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to lead and oversee all EHS activities across its North American operations and construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the EHS strategy, ensuring it aligns with global safety vision and business priorities. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in driving a culture of safety excellence, embedding risk management, and leading high-performing teams. The Vice President will also be tasked with functional influence, team development, and championing safety as a core business value. Essential job functions include governance and assurance, culture and change leadership, and innovation in the use of technology to enhance safety and performance outcomes.
Candidates for the Vice President, EHS position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, or a related discipline, with an advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 20 years of progressive EHS leadership experience, particularly in large, complex, multi-site organizations, is required. The role demands a leader with strong knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, and the ability to influence and drive cultural transformation in high-risk environments. Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills are essential, as is the ability to represent the company with external stakeholders. The position is a senior functional leadership role, reporting to the Global Vice President of EHS, and requires a candidate who is a visible, forward-thinking leader with a proven record of delivering measurable results. Hiring Manager Title Global Vice President of EHS Travel Percent 40% Functions General Management Operations Strategy