About this opportunity
GH Engage lists this Vice President, EHS & Critical Infrastructure Security opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice President, EHS & Critical Infrastructure Security
Texas | Hybrid + US Travel
$250,000–$290,000 Base + Annual Bonus + Equity + Executive Benefits
GH Engage is supporting a rapidly expanding data center platform in the appointment of a Vice President, EHS & Critical Infrastructure Security .
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for developing and scaling environmental, health, safety, and physical security standards across a growing portfolio of mission-critical facilities.
The successful candidate will combine deep EHS expertise with a strong understanding of high-voltage electrical environments, contractor safety, regulatory compliance, operational risk, and physical security within data centers or similarly complex critical infrastructure.
The Opportunity
As Vice President, EHS & Critical Infrastructure Security , you'll establish the policies, governance, systems, and culture required to support safe and compliant growth across multiple data center campuses.
You'll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Development, and executive leadership, ensuring safety and security requirements are embedded throughout the facility lifecycle — from construction and commissioning through live operations.
This is a highly visible position suited to an experienced EHS leader who has previously built scalable programs across complex, high-risk environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the enterprise EHS and physical security strategy across a multi-site data center portfolio
Establish consistent safety standards for live electrical and mission-critical environments
Own electrical safety governance, including NFPA 70E, arc-flash controls, LOTO, and safe-work practices
Lead contractor safety programs across construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operational activity
Develop company-wide incident management, investigation, and corrective-action processes
Oversee environmental compliance, permitting, hazardous materials, fuel management, and regulatory requirements
Lead site safety and security audits and drive corrective actions across the portfolio)
Establish consistent physical security standards across access control, surveillance, visitor management, and contracted security services
Partner with site teams to strengthen emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis-response procedures
Develop EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting
Support new-site development and operational readiness from an EHS and security perspective
Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and zero-harm performance
What You'll Bring
15+ years of progressive EHS, safety, security, or operational risk leadership
Significant experience within data centers, mission-critical facilities, utilities, power, industrial infrastructure, or other high-voltage environments
Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, electrical safety, LOTO, and contractor safety
Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide EHS standards across multiple locations
Strong understanding of environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory requirements
Experience overseeing physical security systems and site-security operations
Proven ability to lead incident investigations, RCA, and corrective-action programs
Experience working with large contractor populations in live operational environments
Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to travel regularly across the US
Experience with data center operations, hyperscale facilities, or large-scale critical infrastructure development would be highly valuable
CSP, CIH, CPP, or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous
Annual Performance Bonus
Equity / Long-Term Incentive Opportunity
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Business Travel Expenses
About GH Engage
GH Engage specializes in engineering recruitment across the mission-critical and built environment sectors throughout North America, the UK, and EMEA, supporting the full lifecycle from design and construction through commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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