# Regional HSE Manager, Data Centers
**Company:** [Fluidstack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fluidstack)
**Location:** Buffalo, NY, New York, NY, Lubbock, TX, Indiana
**Salary:** $140K-$200K
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Epa Regulations, Swppp, Spcc, Osha Compliance, Air Emissions Inventory, Stack Testing, Nfpa 70E, Nfpa 72, Nesc, AI Tools, Digital Ehs Platforms
**Posted:** 2026-05-01
> Leads EHS programs for data center construction sites across multiple states, managing environmental compliance, permitting, contractor safety, audits, and regulatory relationships. Requires 7+ years EHS experience, bachelor's in engineering/environmental science, and AI tool proficiency; 50% travel to sites in IN and NY.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities

**Program Ownership & Oversight**
- Own and continuously improve FluidStack's EHS standards, specifications, and program documentation across all active sites.
- Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and EHS performance reviews at construction and operational campuses.
- Track and report leading and lagging safety indicators to the Director of EHS and executive stakeholders.
- Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through.

**GC & Contractor Management**
- Serve as FluidStack's primary EHS point of contact for general contractors and subcontractors on all regional sites.
- Review and approve GC site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and emergency response plans prior to mobilization.
- Enforce FluidStack's EHS contractual requirements and hold GCs accountable to performance metrics.
- Facilitate pre-construction EHS kick-off meetings and ongoing safety stand-downs as required.

**Environmental Compliance & Permitting**
- Lead all environmental compliance programs across active sites including air emissions inventory, stack testing, stormwater (SWPPP), spill prevention (SPCC), and waste management.
- Own the environmental permitting process end-to-end — from pre-construction permitting strategy through permit acquisition, compliance tracking, and renewal.
- Manage relationships with EPA regional offices and state environmental agencies across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee air emissions compliance programs including emissions inventories, permit applications, and coordination of stack testing with third-party environmental consultants.
- Serve as the primary internal advisor on environmental risk.

**Stakeholder Management**
- Serve as the EHS lead across both pre-construction and active construction phases.
- Partner with Construction, Pre-Construction, Development, Legal, and Operations teams to integrate EHS into site selection, permitting, procurement, and commissioning workflows.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with GC project teams, regulatory agencies, and FluidStack executive stakeholders.
- Communicate EHS performance, risks, and compliance status clearly to leadership.

**Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management**
- Monitor federal and state OSHA compliance across all sites; serve as the primary liaison for regulatory inquiries and inspections.
- Maintain working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NESC, and applicable environmental regulations relevant to data center construction and operations.
- Identify and escalate emerging compliance risks; coordinate with Legal and Operations on resolution.

**Training & Culture**
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs for FluidStack employees, contractors, and on-site personnel.
- Champion a proactive safety culture — build relationships with site teams, GC supervisors, and subcontractors at all levels.
- Support onboarding of new site personnel and ensure safety orientation standards are upheld.

**AI & Technology Integration**
- Apply AI tools as a first-principles approach to EHS workflows — including document review, compliance research, inspection reporting, and regulatory tracking.
- Champion adoption of digital EHS platforms and emerging technologies to improve program efficiency and data quality across sites.

## Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical/engineering field.
- 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, with significant time in environmental compliance, permitting, or consulting roles.
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of EPA regulations, multi-state environmental program requirements, and the environmental permitting process — including air quality permits, emissions inventories, SWPPP, SPCC, and waste programs.
- Experience managing compliance programs across multiple regulatory jurisdictions simultaneously.
- Background in or strong working knowledge of environmental consulting.
- Proven ability to manage EHS compliance across multi-site or regional portfolios with construction and pre-construction stakeholders.
- Comfortable using AI tools in daily work as a first-principles practitioner.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% to active project sites; must be located within approximately 4 hours direct flight of Indiana and New York.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Environmental consulting firm background — highly preferred.
- Experience in data center construction or hyperscale/mission-critical infrastructure environments.
- Experience with air emissions inventory programs and stack testing coordination.
- CSP, CHMM, or equivalent professional certification.
- Northeast U.S. location preferred for proximity to IND and NY sites.

## Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

**Salary Range**: $140,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.
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