Director of Environmental Health & Safety

About PIC

At PIC we're not just building data centers; we're reimagining how AI infrastructure gets developed, financed, and scaled by combining hyperscale-grade facilities with direct access to energy, land, and fiber at a scope that simply doesn't exist anywhere else. Backed by a best-in-class supply chain, world-class partners, and advanced partnerships with major hyperscale customers, PIC is poised to become a multi-billion dollar platform with ambitions to layer cloud, compute, and advanced manufacturing on top of our energy foundation.

If you want to work at the intersection of AI, energy, and infrastructure at a scale that will shape the next decade of compute, join our team.

About The Role

As the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, you are responsible for building and leading the EHS program for the data center campus and associated support offices. This role sets the overall safety strategy, ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and drives a strong safety culture across operations, maintenance, construction, logistics, and office environments. The Director will partner closely with Facilities, Operations, Construction, HR, and Legal to manage risk, reduce incidents, and keep the site audit-ready at all times.

What You’ll Do

Program leadership and strategy

• Develop and own the campus EHS strategy, policies, and annual objectives in line with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain an EHS management system covering risk assessment, safe work practices, training, inspections, incident management, and continuous improvement
• Establish leading and lagging safety metrics; regularly report performance and risk to the Director of Critical Facilities and leadership
  
  

Regulatory compliance and risk management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, TCEQ, local authorities, and other applicable codes and standards for data center and industrial environments
• Oversee permitting, reporting, and documentation for environmental programs (air, water, waste, chemical storage, spill control)
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessments (Job Safety Analysis, PPE assessments, confined space, lockout/tagout, hot work, working at heights, electrical safety, etc.)
• Maintain site emergency response plans and coordinate drills for fire, medical, severe weather, chemical events, and other scenarios
  
  

Operational safety and procedures

• Define and enforce safe work practices for electrical, mechanical, controls, lifting/rigging, confined space, hot work, and contractor activities
• Partner with Facilities, Operations, and Construction teams to review method statements, lift plans, switching procedures, and maintenance plans from a safety perspective
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons-learned communication
• Ensure effective chemical management, including inventories, SDS, storage, labeling, and spill response
• Implement EHS recognition and engagement initiatives that reinforce safe behaviors.
• Establish EHS expectations for contractors and vendors; participate in pre-qualifications and bid reviews where appropriate
• Work closely with construction and project teams to ensure safe construction practices around live data center operations
• Perform audits and spot checks on contractor compliance with site rules and regulatory requirements
  
  

Training and culture

• Develop and deliver (or coordinate) EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors, aligned with job roles and regulatory requirements
• Drive a proactive safety culture where staff feel empowered to stop work, raise concerns, and suggest improvements
  
  

Documentation, audits, and reporting

• Maintain accurate records for inspections, incidents, training, permits, and regulatory submissions
• Lead internal audits and host external audits or regulatory inspections; coordinate responses and follow-up actions
• Prepare regular EHS reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders
  
  

Team leadership

• Build and lead an EHS function sized appropriately to the campus and growth plan (EHS specialists, coordinators, or technicians as needed over time)
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and clear expectations for EHS staff
• Partner with HR on return-to-work and injury case management
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a closely related field required
• One or more of: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CHMM, CSHM, or equivalent EHS credential
• 10 years of progressive EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, data center, or other high-risk environments
• 5 years in a senior EHS leadership role with responsibility for multiple functions or sites
• Direct experience with OSHA and EPA compliance programs, including audits, corrective actions, and regulator interactions
• Experience working around high-energy systems (electrical, mechanical, chemical) and coordinating safety with operations and maintenance
• Experience standing up or maturing an EHS program in a growing organization is a plus
• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, environmental regulations, and best practices for high-reliability facilities.
• Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills
• Comfortable working across all levels of the organization, from technicians to executives
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to produce concise procedures, trainings, and reports
• Practical, field-focused mindset with willingness to be present in plant/field environments, not just office-based
• Ability to relocate or travel to Fort Stockton, TX on a regular basis