Safety Manager

ABOUT FLUIDSTACK

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.

We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.

We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

HOW WE OPERATE

- Be a barrel. Full autonomy. Own things end to end, take on scope without being asked, no permission required to operate outside your core role.

- Insane urgency. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.

- Reason from first principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.

- Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.

- Build something that actually matters. If you're going to spend your time, spend it on something that matters to the world.

ROLE SCOPE

This role will have the following responsibilities and others as necessary.

Leadership & Strategy

- Direct and manage facility HSE programs, policies, and initiatives.

- Establish safety goals, KPIs, and improvement plans aligned with corporate objectives.

- Lead safety committees, cross-functional teams, and employment engagement efforts.

- Provide coaching and leadership to supervisors and frontline employees.

Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, NFPA standards, and state/local requirements.

- Develop and maintain written programs (e.g., LOTO, machine guarding, hazcom, confined space, etc.).

- Manage OSHA 300 logs, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.

- Prepare for, coordinate, and respond to regulatory inspections.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

- Conduct routine facility inspections, audits, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).

- Identify and prioritize hazards using risk assessment tools and matrices.

- Oversee corrective action tracking and verify closure of findings.

- Evaluate new equipment, processes, and materials for safety impacts.

Incident Management

- Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental events.

- Perform root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Whys or fishbone diagrams.

- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)

- Communicate trends and lessons learned to leadership and employees.

Emergency Preparedness

- Maintain and update emergency response plans (fire, chemical release, medical emergencies).

- Lead evacuation drills and emergency response team training.

- Coordinate with first responders and emergency agencies.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The following describes the role at a high level. We welcome exceptional candidates, so if you don’t match it exactly, let us know where you see yourself adding value.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (CHE, EE, ISE, ME), Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.

- 8+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

- Expert knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), NFPA, ANSI, ISO, IEC, UL, and EPA codes, standards, and regulations.

- Experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and risk assessments.

- Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH, or equivalent) or demonstrated ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree in engineering or safety

- 10+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment involving fabrication, heavy assembly, or automation equipment.

- OSHA 501/511

- Experience with startup or greenfield sites.

- Spanish fluency

Physical Requirements

- Work in non-climate-controlled environments, including active construction areas, data halls, electrical and mechanical rooms, and outdoor spaces. Temperatures can be high or low, and conditions can be humid, loud or dusty.

- Lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 pounds on your own.

- Sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend and crouch for long periods, including full shifts on your feet.

- Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves and hearing protection, and follow site safety rules.

- Climb stairs and ladders, and move around equipment, cable trays and uneven surfaces.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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