Regional Safety & Training Manager

Position: Regional Safety and Training Manager

Seniority Level: Mid-Career

Industry: Data center development and operating manager – Onsite (Richmond/ Chester, VA)

Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried

About Chirisa Technology Parks

Chirisa Technology Parks (CTP) is a developer and operator of large-scale data centers serving enterprise, cloud, AI, and HPC customers. CTP leverages deep expertise in design, development, and delivery combined with significant capital resources to provide best-in-class facilities and services for its customers and partners. With a growing pipeline of development projects across the U.S., CTP is committed to delivering institutional-quality assets while maintaining long-term value creation for its stakeholders.

Summary of Role:

The Regional Safety and Training Manager will be responsible for leading and standardizing safety programs and operational training across all CTP locations. This role ensures that every site maintains compliance with safety standards, cultivates a culture of safety, and that all team members are properly trained on both safety and core operational procedures. The successful candidate will bring deep experience in mission-critical facilities, such as data centers, and the ability to design, implement, and deliver scalable training programs that drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Oversight

• Lead and manage regional safety programs across Lynnwood, Volo, and Richmond campuses.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local regulations, and company standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations; develop corrective action plans.
• Build a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns and site-level engagement.

Training & Development

• Design and facilitate operational training programs beyond safety, including technical, procedural, and compliance training.
• Develop standardized onboarding and continuous learning programs for site operations teams.
• Partner with site leadership to identify skill gaps and create tailored training solutions.
• Track, measure, and report on training effectiveness and completion.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a regional resource and subject matter expert for site leaders and teams.
• Ensure consistent safety and training practices are implemented across all campuses.
• Support major incident response, drills, and readiness planning.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to site-level safety champions and trainers.

Required Experience:

• 7 years of experience in mission-critical environments (data centers strongly preferred; utilities, hospitals, or critical infrastructure considered).
• Proven track record in developing and leading safety programs in compliance with OSHA and industry standards.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs at scale, beyond safety (operational procedures, technical training, systems).
• Strong knowledge of incident management, risk assessments, and emergency response planning.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership skills across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to travel regularly to CTP locations (Lynnwood, Volo, Richmond) and additional sites as needed

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Certifications:

• OSHA 30 (Construction or General Industry) – strongly preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications (CIH, First Aid/CPR, Emergency Response) – plus.
• Training/facilitation certification (e.g., ATD, Train-the-Trainer) – plus.
• NFPA70E certification- plus.

Schedule: Full-time role with some remote work flexibility.

Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required).

If you are passionate about looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a growing organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position. CTP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.