EHS Supervisor- Data Center

EHSS Supervisor - Data Center Operations

Position Summary

The EHSS Supervisor - Data Center Operations is responsible for supporting the execution of AFL's Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) programs across data center construction, commissioning, infrastructure installation, and operational support activities. This role serves as a frontline EHSS leader, working closely with field personnel, supervisors, contractors, customers, and project leadership to identify risks, verify controls, and promote safe work execution.

The EHSS Supervisor provides day-to-day site support, coaching, auditing, and compliance oversight while helping drive a proactive safety culture throughout Data Center Operations. The role is highly visible at active data center campuses and serves as a critical link between project teams and EHSS leadership.

Reporting to the EHSS Manager - Data Center Operations, the EHSS Supervisor supports the implementation of EHSS initiatives, assists with incident investigations, monitors compliance, and escalates significant concerns requiring management intervention. The position has authority to stop work when conditions present an imminent risk to personnel, property, critical infrastructure, or business operations.

Scope of Responsibility

• Support EHSS execution across data center construction, infrastructure deployment, commissioning, network installation, and operational support activities.
• Provide site-based safety leadership and compliance oversight for assigned campuses, projects, programs, or customers.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to EHSS Advisors and operational supervisors.
• Conduct field audits, inspections, observations, and risk assessments.
• Support contractor safety management and customer compliance requirements.

The position is field-intensive and supports multiple active data center projects and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Safety Culture

• Promote a proactive, risk-based safety culture throughout Data Center Operations.
• Maintain consistent field presence to observe work activities and provide real-time coaching.
• Reinforce AFL's core values, operating principles, and EHSS expectations.
• Partner with site leadership to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Escalate significant EHSS concerns to management while exercising stop-work authority when necessary.

• EHSS Program Execution

• Support implementation of corporate EHSS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Verify field compliance with AFL standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Participate in project planning activities, pre-task discussions, and risk reviews.
• Assist operational leaders in addressing EHSS concerns and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and best practice sharing across projects and campuses.

• Risk Management & Field Assessments

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and field observations.
• Assist with hazard identification and task-specific risk assessments.
• Focus on critical risks including:
• Electrical safety and energized work
• Arc flash and shock hazards
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Critical infrastructure and commissioning activities
• Material handling and rigging operations
• Mobile equipment and powered industrial trucks
• Confined space entry, where applicable
• SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations)
• Work at heights
• Verify that critical controls are implemented and functioning effectively.
• Support management of change processes when work conditions or project scope changes occur.

• Contractor Safety Oversight

• Support contractor onboarding and safety orientation activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with AFL, customer, and data center safety requirements.
• Conduct routine field assessments of contractor work practices.
• Work with project leadership to address deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Escalate recurring or high-risk issues to EHSS and operational leadership.

• Incident Management & Corrective Actions

• Respond to incidents, near misses, and hazard reports as assigned.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and gather supporting documentation.
• Assist EHSS leadership with root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Monitor corrective action completion and effectiveness.
• Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.

• Customer & Regulatory Support

• Support customer audits, inspections, and EHSS reviews.
• Interface with customer representatives regarding site-specific EHSS requirements.
• Assist with regulatory compliance activities and documentation maintenance.
• Ensure EHSS records and reports are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Support compliance with customer standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable industry requirements.

• Training & Employee Development

• Deliver and support EHSS training initiatives for employees and contractors.
• Provide field-based coaching to supervisors, leads, and crews.
• Reinforce key safety expectations through toolbox talks, observations, and site engagement.
• Mentor EHSS Advisors and assist in developing field safety capabilities.
• Promote critical safety competencies related to electrical work, commissioning activities, and data center operational environments.

• Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report EHSS performance metrics and leading indicators.
• Review audit results, corrective actions, and compliance trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve field execution and reduce operational risk.
• Provide recommendations and field insights to EHSS leadership and business operations.
• Support initiatives focused on preventing high-energy, high-consequence incidents.

Success Measures / KPIs

• Reduction in recordable and high-potential incidents
• Completion and quality of field audits and observations
• Timely corrective action closure
• Contractor compliance performance
• Training and engagement effectiveness
• Positive customer audit and feedback results
• Demonstrated improvement in leading safety indicators
• Effective control and mitigation of critical electrical and commissioning risks

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in EHSS, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of EHSS experience supporting construction, mission-critical, data center, industrial, utility, or field-based operations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Experience conducting field inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Experience supporting electrical construction, commissioning, or critical infrastructure activities.
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to travel up to 60% and support off-hours activities as required.

Preferred

• Data center, mission-critical, or critical infrastructure construction experience.
• Experience supporting multiple projects or geographic regions.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent safety certification.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safe work practices, and commissioning processes.
• Bilingual capability (Spanish preferred).

Working Conditions

• On-site at customer campuses and project sites. May include travel to other project sites as required.
• Regular exposure to active construction environments, energized electrical systems, commissioning activities, and operational data center infrastructure.
• Flexibility to support night work, weekend activities, shutdowns, commissioning windows, and customer-directed schedules.
• May require extended periods of walking large campuses, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.