EHS Manager

. Position Summary Nscale is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support operations at our North Carolina data center facility located in Madison, NC. This is a fully on-site role serving as the primary EHS leader responsible for implementing and maintaining programs that protect employees, contractors, visitors, and business operations while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards. The EHS Manager will partner closely with Data Center Operations, Security, Logistics, Facilities Management, contractors, and the colocation provider to promote a strong safety culture, support operational readiness, and drive continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance. This position reports directly to the Director, EHS Operations & Sustainability – North America. Work Location This is a fully on-site position based in Madison, North Carolina. Daily presence at the facility is required to support operational activities, contractor oversight, incident response, regulatory compliance, and engagement with the colocation provider and Nscale operations teams. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Madison, NC area. Key Responsibilities EHS Program Management ● Implement and maintain site EHS programs, procedures, and standards. ● Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. ● Conduct routine inspections, audits, risk assessments, and workplace evaluations. ● Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of identified issues. ● Support implementation of corporate EHS initiatives, management systems, and reporting requirements. Safety Leadership & Culture Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and visible leadership. ● Facilitate safety meetings, training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns. ● Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership on EHS matters. ● Support development of a strong reporting culture for hazards, near misses, and incidents. ● Foster collaboration between Nscale personnel, contractors, and site partners. Incident Management ● Lead incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes. ● Track incidents, near misses, and performance trends. ● Develop lessons learned and communicate findings to site leadership and corporate EHS teams. ● Support emergency response and post-incident reviews. Colocation Partner Management ● Serve as the primary EHS liaison between Nscale and the colocation facility operator. ● Participate in landlord safety meetings, operational reviews, audits, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness activities. ● Coordinate EHS requirements and expectations between Nscale personnel, contractors, vendors, and the facility operator. ● Ensure Nscale personnel comply with both Nscale EHS requirements and applicable colocation site rules and procedures. ● Support alignment between Nscale operational activities and landlord safety requirements. Contractor Safety Management ● Manage contractor safety oversight for Nscale activities within the colocation environment. ● Review work activities, risk assessments, permits, and safety plans as required. ● Partner with operations and facilities teams to ensure safe execution of maintenance and project work. ● Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements and applicable regulations. Operational Readiness & Business Support ● Support equipment deployments, commissioning activities, logistics operations, and operational expansion efforts within the colocation environment. ● Partner with Operations, Security, Facilities Management, and the colocation provider to identify and mitigate operational risks. ● Participate in operational readiness reviews, site planning activities, and change management processes. ● Support development and implementation of site-specific procedures, work practices, and…