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Environmental, Health, and Safety Lead

Salute Mission Critical

Salute Mission Critical

Gainesville, VA, USA
USD 97,840-118,450 / year
Posted on Apr 8, 2026

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Lead to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Salute Benefits That Put You First

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
  • Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
  • Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
  • Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
  • Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Lead:

As a EHS Lead, you will be foundational in ensuring everyone stays safe and healthy in the workplace. You'll oversee setting up safety programs, performing risk assessments, and teaching people to maintain a safe work environment. You'll work with different departments to identify hazards and develop mitigation practices. It'll also be your job to ensure the organization follows all safety regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities listed below with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below represent, but are not all-inclusive, the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability to successfully perform the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs and policies.
  • Conduct routine assessments to identify potential workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide EHS training to employees at all levels, directly or with a 3rd party vendor, ensuring understanding of protocols.
  • Develop educational materials on EHS procedures and regulations.
  • Investigate incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and preventative actions.
  • Manage EHS programs from our Zero Waste program to Stretch and Flex.
  • Maintain accurate records of incidents, injuries, and corrective actions taken.
  • Stay current on local, state, and federal EHS regulations, ensuring compliance.
  • Develop and update EHS policies and procedures in line with regulatory changes.
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans and drills.
  • Collaborate with emergency response teams to ensure preparedness.
  • Recommend and support the EHS equipment and practices.
  • Collaborate with facility, vendor, and customer management teams to ensure a safe physical working environment for every person on-site.
  • Facilitate safety committees to address concerns and provide updates.
  • Other duties as assigned by the EHS Director. This is a startup environment; the team routinely engages outside their formal roles to deliver the best experience as we learn and grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years Proven experience as an EHS Specialist or in a similar role
  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and industry best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver fielded results.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across all levels.
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
  • First Aid/CPR certification
  • OSHA 30 course within the last five years
  • Willingness and desire to achieve all the preferred qualifications below and continue your professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • HAZWOPER 24/40
  • Experience with electrical safety and working knowledge of NFPA 70E
  • Experience in CMMS usage

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 40lbs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment related tasks
  • Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly
  • Ability to move quickly and efficiently withing various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors
  • Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses
  • Ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables
  • Ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow
  • Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Must be willing to submit to a full criminal background check, the results of which may or may not bar employment, following applicable state and federal laws.
  • Must be willing to submit to a drug screen, with which results will be interpreted and applied to an employment eligibility determination following applicable state and federal laws.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@salute.com for more information. (For specific Recruitment related questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at recruiting@salute.com.)

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The base pay range for this role is $97,840-$118,450 per year. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. The final compensation will be determined by job-related factors consistent with applicable law.


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