Sr Safety Manager Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Category: HSEQ

Requisition Number: SENIO001739

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Houston, TX 77095, USA

POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager - Health & Safety, Data Center Operations LOCATION : HOUSTON TX + TRAVELREQUIRED FLSA CLASS : EXEMPT Responsible to :Health and Safety Director

Position Summary: VoltaGridis seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Health & Safety, Field Operations to serve as a roving Health & Safety leader supportingVoltaGridprojects and operations across multiple locations. Based in Houston, this position will report directly to the Health & Safety Director and provide field-level Health & Safety leadership, technical support, and execution of strategic Health & Safety initiatives across the organization.

The role will provide targeted field support where additional Health & Safety leadership, oversight, or intervention is needed and will serve as a key resource to project, construction, and operations teams. I n addition to field responsibilities, this position will work directly with the Health & Safety Director on strategic initiatives, program development, contractor management, audits, performance improvement, and implementation ofVoltaGridHealth & Safety expectations across the organization.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring significant field presence, flexibility to travel, strong technical safety knowledge, and the ability to work effectively across construction and operational environments.

Field Health & Safety Support

• Provide roving Health & Safety supporttoVoltaGridconstruction projects, operational facilities, and other locations as assigned by the Health & Safety Director.
• Deployto projects or facilities requiring additional Health & Safety leadership, oversight, technical assistance, or performance improvement.
• Conduct field observations, audits, inspections, and site walkthroughs to evaluate compliance withVoltaGridrequirements and applicable regulations.
• Provide direct coaching and guidance to project leadership, operations personnel, supervisors, and field employees.
• Identify hazards, operational risks, and systemic gaps and work with site leadership to develop practical and sustainable corrective actions.
• Support implementation and consistent execution ofVoltaGridHealth & Safety programs, policies, procedures, and Life Saving Rules.
• Assist site teams with high-risk activities, pre-job planning, JSAs/JHAs, permits, and other critical risk controls.
• Monitor Health & Safety performance and assist leadership in addressing identified gaps.

Covington Data Center Support

• Provide ongoing Health & Safety leadership and field support for the Covington, Georgia data center project.
• Support Health & Safety activities throughout construction, commissioning, startup, and transition into ongoing operations.
• Work closely with construction management, operations leadership, contractors, subcontractors, and customer representatives.
• Conduct periodic site visits and assessments to verify implementation ofVoltaGridand site-specific Health & Safety requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of operational Health & Safety processes as the facility transitions from construction into operations.
• Identify emerging risks associated with construction, commissioning, energization, startup, and operational activities and assist with development of appropriate controls.
• Support Covington leadership in maintaining consistent Health & Safety performance and expectations.

Health & Safety Strategy & Program Support

• Work directly with the Health & Safety Director to support development and execution ofVoltaGrid'sHealth & Safety strategy.
• Assist with development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety policies, procedures, standards, programs, and field tools.
• Support strategic Health & Safety initiatives and special projects assigned by the Health & Safety Director.
• Assist in developing standardized Health & Safety processes across construction and operational locations.
• Evaluate field implementation of Health & Safety programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with development and monitoring of leading and lagging Health & Safety performance indicators.
• Support development of annual Health & Safety objectives, improvement plans, and organizational initiatives.
• Assist with implementation of lessons learned and best practices across projects and operations.
• Provide field feedback to ensure corporate Health & Safety programs remain practical, effective, and aligned with operational needs.

Contractor Health & Safety Management

• Support implementation ofVoltaGrid'scontractor Health & Safety management expectations.
• Participate in contractor prequalification, evaluations, audits, and performance reviews as assigned.
• Evaluate contractor Health & Safety plans, programs, and field execution.
• Conduct field assessments of contractor and subcontractor activities.
• Work with project and contractor leadership to address deficiencies and improve performance.
• Support consistent implementation ofVoltaGridHealth & Safety requirements across contractors and projects.
• Assist with tracking contractor Health & Safety performance, corrective actions, and improvement plans.

Incident Management & Investigations

• Respond to significant incidents and high-potential events atVoltaGridlocations as directed.
• Lead or support incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis processes, including Think Reliability methodologies.
• Assist teams in identifying immediate, contributing, and systemic causes.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are appropriately developed and tracked to closure.
• Support development and communication of lessons learned, safety alerts, and organizational improvement actions.
• Assist the Health & Safety Director with evaluation of significant incidents and organizational trends.

Audits, Assessments & Performance Improvement

• Conduct formal Health & Safety audits and technical evaluations ofVoltaGridprojects and operational facilities.
• Evaluate compliance withVoltaGridrequirements, site-specific requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Document findings and work with responsible leadership to establish corrective action plans.
• Track significant findings through resolution and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and internal assessments as needed.
• Identify trends across multiple projects and recommend organizational improvements.

Leadership & Communication

• Serve as a field representative of the Health & Safety Director and reinforce organizational Health & Safety expectations.
• Develop strong working relationships with construction, operations, maintenance, project management, contractors, and customer representatives.
• Participate in project planning meetings, operational reviews, safety meetings, and leadership discussions.
• Provide clear and consistent communication regarding Health & Safety expectations, risks, and performance.
• Coach field leadership and supervisors on effective Health & Safety leadership and accountability.
• Support Health & Safety training, workshops, and employee engagement initiatives as needed.
• Prepare reports, presentations, assessments, and recommendations for Health & Safety and operational leadership.

Other Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in construction safety, industrial safety, operational safety, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale construction, industrial, energy, data center, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and recognized industry Health & Safety practices.
• Strong technical knowledge of field safety, hazard recognition, risk assessment, and critical risk controls.
• Experience conducting Health & Safety audits, inspections, and field assessments.
• Experience leading or participating in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience working with contractors and subcontractors in complex construction or industrial environments.
• Ability to work independently and effectively represent Health & Safety leadership in the field.
• Ability to influence project and operational leadership without relying solely on direct authority.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, projects, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50–60%, including travel on short notice when necessary to support significant field activities or incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Additional BCSP certifications such as CHST, OHST, or SMS are a plus.
• Experience supporting data center, power generation, electrical infrastructure, energy, or other mission-critical projects.
• Experience supporting both construction and operational environments.
• Experience with contractor Health & Safety management and contractor prequalification programs.
• Experience developing or implementing corporate Health & Safety programs, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience with commissioning, energization, startup, and transition from construction into operations is preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGridis an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

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