Health & Safety Manager - Data Center
About Nebius:
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
The role
Nebius is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead site-level safety for our Vineland data center. This role will build, implement, and continuously improve the health and safety program for a high-density AI infrastructure environment, covering employees, contractors, vendors, and critical facility operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the health and safety program for the Vineland data center, covering construction-to-operations ramp-up and ongoing site operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, Nebius standards, and site safety procedures.
- Manage safety risks related to electrical systems, lockout/tagout, arc-flash exposure, UPS and battery systems, generators, cooling systems, hot work, working at height, material handling, loading docks, and contractor activity.
- Oversee contractor and vendor safety, including onboarding, permits to work, job hazard analyses, audits, toolbox talks, and corrective actions.
- Partner with operations and facilities teams to embed safety into SOPs, MOPs, maintenance windows, incident response, and change-management processes.
- Lead incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and safety trend reporting.
- Maintain required safety documentation, training records, OSHA logs, inspection records, and audit readiness.
- Lead emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation planning, drills, spill response, severe-weather response, and coordination with local emergency services.
- Build a strong safety culture through field presence, coaching, training, inspections, and practical risk reduction.
- Track and report safety KPIs, including training completion, audit findings, near misses, incidents, corrective-action closure, and contractor safety performance.
We expect you to have:
- 5+ years of health and safety/EHS experience in data centers, critical facilities, construction, manufacturing, energy, utilities, or another high-risk environment.
- Strong knowledge of General Industry standards; exposure to OSHA Construction standards preferred.
- Experience with contractor safety, LOTO, electrical safety, PPE, HazCom, emergency response, incident investigation, and safety audits.
- Experience supporting critical infrastructure such as switchgear, UPS systems, batteries, generators, cooling systems, fire/life-safety systems, mechanical rooms, or loading docks.
- Ability to influence employees, contractors, vendors, and site leadership in a fast-moving operational environment.
- Ability to work onsite in Vineland, NJ, with flexibility to support critical incidents, maintenance windows, or emergency response.
It would be an added bonus if you have:
- Data center, hyperscale, AI infrastructure, power generation, or mission-critical facility experience.
- OSHA 30 General Industry or Construction.
- ASP, CSP, CHST, NFPA 70E, or equivalent certification.
- Experience supporting construction-to-operations handover or rapid site ramp-up.
Key employee benefits:
- Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
- 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
- Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
- Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
- Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
Compensation
We offer competitive salaries ranging from $115K to $180K OTE, which includes base salary and performance bonus. Equity in the form of RSUs may be available at certain salary grades.Join Nebius Today!
Pay Transparency
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.
Base Compensation Range$115,000—$180,000 USDBenefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams
What's it like to work at Nebius:
Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
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