Vice President, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

Position Overview:
The Vice President, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs across the development organization. This role ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements while embedding a culture of safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility across the company’s global operations. The VP of HSE collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, human resources, and legal, to ensure that HSE strategies align with the organization’s operational goals, particularly within high-risk and highly regulated sectors such as data centers, cloud infrastructure, and energy management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Program Development

a. Develop and drive the global HSE strategy aligned with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
b. Create and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance and promote a zero-incident culture.
c. Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, adjusting programs accordingly to maintain compliance and competitiveness.
d. Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate HSE considerations into business planning, operations, and decision-making processes.

2. Risk Management & Compliance

a. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal HSE regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
b. Lead the assessment of potential risks associated with new projects, initiatives, or operational changes, including in high-risk areas such as data centers or manufacturing.
c. Establish risk mitigation strategies, including incident prevention measures and disaster recovery plans.
d. Oversee audits, inspections, and reporting to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

3. Leadership & Team Development

a. Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of HSE professionals, fostering a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability.
b. Provide regular training and development opportunities for HSE staff, ensuring they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
c. Build cross-functional partnerships with leaders in engineering, operations, and HR to foster a company-wide culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

4. Incident Response & Crisis Management

a. Lead investigations and response efforts for any major safety or environmental incidents, ensuring a thorough root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented.
b. Establish and manage incident reporting and tracking systems, ensuring transparency and timely reporting of all health and safety incidents.
c. Collaborate with external agencies and legal teams during investigations or enforcement actions.

5. Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

a. Drive corporate sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and resource conservation.
b. Lead efforts to develop and implement environmental management systems (EMS) that ensure sustainable operations and contribute to the comp