Environmental Health and Safety Director
AlignAbout the role
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Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?
At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!
We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.
Position Overview
Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space. We are a technology solution provider specialized in data center white space design and fit outs. Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support cable pathways and electrical systems), power striping and redundancy planning for distribution from PDUs to cabinet receptacles, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure.
We are seeking an experienced EHS Safety Director to provide dedicated safety leadership for our data center construction operations. This role ensures that all project activities are planned and executed safely, aligning with our safety management system, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction safety, especially in high-risk, MEP-heavy, or critical facility environments, and is passionate about preventing safety incidents and driving continuous improvement.
This role will play a key part in the implementation and expansion of Align’s construction safety program, providing both strategic direction and hands-on field leadership across multiple projects and regions.
- This is a full-time position offering a base salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses
- The location for this position is flexible, but we prefer candidates located near one these offices: Dallas TX, Sterling VA, or Phoenix AZ
- Candidates should be open to travel outside the region as needed. Travel requirements may range from moderate to extensive depending on project needs, site conditions, and regional support coverage
Responsibilities
- Partner with Data Center Design, Procure and Build leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and clients to support safe work planning and execution
- Provide guidance and direction to other safety professionals and third-party safety providers supporting regional projects
- Maintain a strong and consistent presence in the field to reinforce standards and expectations
- Lead and support pre-task planning (JHAs/JSAs), ensuring high-risk work is reviewed and controlled before execution
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and verification of control measures; ensure timely corrective actions
- Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Own and manage the tracking, reporting, and closure of safety observations and corrective actions through established processes and systems
- Develop and deliver safety training and toolbox talks tailored to site-specific risks
- Monitor and influence high-risk work activities (electrical, LOTO, working at heights, confined space, lifting operations)
- Track and report safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to project leadership
- Partner with clients on safety expectations, coordination, and sitewide initiatives
- Support the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of construction safety processes, documentation, and expectations across projects
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions e
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