Job Type: Full-time | Location: Fort Worth, TX | Department : Operations | Reporting to: VP, HSSE | Work Location Type: #hybrid
IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
The Regional Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager is responsible for leading and advancing a best-in-class HSE program across multiple U.S. locations, including construction projects and operational facilities. This role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and hands-on support to site-level HSE teams and business leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.
The role serves as a key partner to construction, operations, engineering, procurement, and senior leadership—driving a proactive safety culture, mitigating risk, and ensuring alignment with corporate HSE goals and customer expectations
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
HSE Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve regional HSE strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and promote a strong, behavior-based safety culture across all U.S. sites, emphasizing prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership and oversight to site HSE teams, including performance management, capability building, and succession planning.
Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, and Beyond):
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and proactively update policies and procedures.
- Serve as primary liaison for HSE regulatory agencies, inspections, and audits.
- Ensure alignment with customer contractual HSE obligations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 14001/18001 / ISO 45001 where applicable).
Construction & Operational HSE Oversight:
- Provide HSE leadership for both data center construction projects and operational facilities, ensuring consistent standards across lifecycle phases.
- Oversee contractor and subcontractor safety performance, ensuring compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety plans.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments (JHAs, hazard analyses) to identify and mitigate risks.
- Ensure robust environmental compliance programs, including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability practices.
Risk Management & Incident Prevention:
- Lead incident investigations, including serious injuries, near misses, and environmental events, using root cause analysis methodologies.
- Analyze HSE metrics (TRIR, DART, etc.) to identify trends and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and oversee emergency preparedness and response programs across sites.
Coaching, Mentorship & Cross-Functional Engagement:
- Provide coaching and mentorship to:
- Construction leadership
- Operations leadership
- Engineering, procurement, and support functions
- Act as a trusted advisor, integrating HSE considerations into business decision-making and project execution.
- Deliver training programs and promote workforce engagement in safety initiatives.
Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
- Develop, track, and report regional HSE KPIs and performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of leading HSE practices across all sites.
- Support budgeting, resource planning, and investment strategies for HSE programs
