Description
We are looking for an HSE and Portfolio Performance Lead to strengthen health, safety and environmental oversight and performance management across our data center construction portfolio.
You will help sites meet applicable OSHA standards and other HSE requirements, from construction through commissioning and handoff to Operations. You will work across site teams, delivery partners and central functions to establish practical expectations, verify execution and turn portfolio data into action.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a consistent portfolio HSE framework covering contractor expectations, risk assessments, field verification, training and escalation, aligned with OpenAI’s EHS standards and relevant specialists.
- Translate applicable OSHA construction and general-industry requirements into practical site expectations, verify implementation and clarify responsibilities as work transitions from construction to commissioning and Operations.
- Partner with site and discipline leaders to assess high-risk work, verify critical controls and escalate unsafe conditions.
- Establish portfolio performance measures and reporting for HSE outcomes, contractor performance, corrective-action closure and handoff readiness.
- Lead cross-site performance reviews to identify recurring risks and drive improvement plans.
- Plan risk-based site assurance and contractor reviews, support incident and near-miss investigations, verify corrective actions and embed lessons learned across the portfolio.
- Coordinate environmental compliance with site teams and specialists.
- Define HSE readiness criteria for operational handoff with commissioning and Operations teams.
- Provide clear portfolio updates and recommendations to leadership.
Qualifications:
- Substantial experience leading HSE programs for major construction or complex industrial projects.
- Working knowledge of applicable OSHA construction and general-industry standards.
- Practical understanding of data center or complex industrial hazards.
- Demonstrated ability to build assurance, performance reporting and corrective-action programs.
- Experience coordinating contractors, site leaders and functional specialists through commissioning and operational handoff.
- Strong communication and judgment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with owner-side HSE oversight across a data center or mission-critical infrastructure portfolio.
- Experience integrating environmental compliance, emergency preparedness and HSE management systems into construction and operational readiness programs.
- Relevant professional credentials, such as CSP, CIH or an equivalent safety or environmental qualification.