Role Summary
The Principal EHS Data Center Program Manager is responsible for leading program-wide Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across OCI's GigaScale data center program. This role sets strategy, establishes governance, and drives consistent execution to improve safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk across construction, commissioning, operations, and vendor-managed activities. You will work cross-functionally with Data Center Operations, Facilities, Construction/Design, Security, Procurement, Legal, HR, and external partners to embed EHS requirements into end-to-end delivery and run-state operations.
**This role is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires one to live in the area. Relocation assistance available. Only apply if you currently live in this area or are able to relocate permanently to the area. **
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Governance
- Define and maintain EHS program strategy, multi-year roadmap, and operating cadence for data center environments.
- Develop scalable EHS standards, policies, procedures, and playbooks aligned to applicable regulations and recognized frameworks (e.g., ISO 45001/14001).
- Establish performance management and governance routines (KPIs, audits, management reviews, corrective action tracking).
Risk Management & Compliance
- Lead risk assessments for critical data center work (e.g., electrical safety/LOTO, energized work controls, confined space, work at height, hoisting/rigging, chemical management, hot work, emergency response).
- Ensure compliance with local/regional regulatory requirements and internal standards; coordinate readiness for inspections and certifications.
- Create practical controls for high-risk activities and support operational teams with implementation.
Construction, Commissioning & Contractor EHS
- Partner with construction and commissioning stakeholders to integrate EHS requirements into design reviews, method statements, permitting, and site mobilization.
- Define contractor EHS expectations, prequalification requirements, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Lead or support major project safety planning, including audits, observations, and leading/lagging indicators.
Incident Management & Continuous Improvement
- Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; ensure learning is shared and embedded.
- Identify trends and systemic risks using data analytics; implement continuous improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Lead readiness and response planning for emergencies and critical incidents.
Stakeholder Leadership & Influence
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on data center EHS risk and performance.
- Deliver executive-ready updates, dashboards, and recommendations; influence decisions through data and clear risk framing.
- Coach and enable regional/site EHS and operations leaders to execute consistently.
Training & Capability Building
- Develop and deploy EHS training standards and role-based competence requirements for employees and contractors.
- Promote a strong safety culture through engagement programs, communications, and leadership routines (e.g., safety stand-downs, leadership walkthroughs).
Success Measures (Examples)
- Reduction in recordable injuries, high-potential near misses, and serious incident risk.
- Improved audit outcomes and closure rates for corrective actions.
- Increased contractor compliance and consistent adoption of critical safety controls.
- High-quality, timely reporting and dashboards that drive action and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience; strong preference for data centers, critical facilities, industrial, construction, or high-reliability operations.
- Demonstrated success building and scaling global/regional EHS programs with measurable results.
- Deep working knowledge of EHS management systems and operational controls (e.g., ISO 45001/14001 concepts, risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation).
- Strong program/project management capabilities (roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, execution tracking).
- Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical risk into clear business decisions and executive-level updates.
- Proven ability to lead through influence across multiple functions, geographies, and external partners.
- **This role is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires one to live in the area. Relocation assistance available. Only apply if you currently live in this area or are able to relocate permanently to the area. **
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center environments, mission-critical operations, and major construction programs.
- Familiarity with electrical safety programs (e.g., LOTO, arc flash concepts), contractor safety management, and commissioning/turnover processes.
- EHS certifications (one or more): CSP, CIH, NEBOSH (Diploma/IGC), ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, equivalent regional credentials.
- Experience implementing EHS digital tools (incident management systems, audit platforms, KPI dashboards).
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Work includes time in operational data centers and construction sites with exposure to typical industrial hazards (noise, ladders/raised floors, PPE requirements).
- Must be able to access sites and participate in audits/walkthroughs, including walking/standing for extended periods and climbing stairs/ladders as permitted.
Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
- Short term disability and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC5