Onsite Safety Manager

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About Nscale At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for the AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world's most advanced AI technology providers — including Microsoft and NVIDIA — Nscale integrates next-generation compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale's journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across North America, Europe, and beyond. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Onsite Safety Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) delivery across the Monarch Compute Campus construction site — a 2,250+ acre, multi-gigawatt build comprising three hyperscale data center buildings, 864 Caterpillar reciprocating gas engines, switchgear and substation infrastructure, and supporting gas and water systems. Reporting to Nscale's construction leadership, you will own the day-to-day site HSE program, partner closely with EPC and trade contractors, and ensure that every worker — from civil crews to commissioning engineers — goes home safe, every day. This is a high-visibility role on one of the most ambitious AI infrastructure builds in North America, with full executive support and a mandate to set the safety culture for an organization that will scale to 700+ on-site personnel during Phase 1 alone. What You'll be Doing Site-Wide HSE Program Leadership - Own, implement, and continuously improve the site HSE plan, emergency response plan, and site-specific safety procedures for the Monarch Compute Campus. - Set the safety culture across Nscale and contractor personnel through visible leadership, daily site presence, and proactive engagement. - Establish leading and lagging HSE indicators and report performance to project, regional, and executive leadership. Construction Safety Oversight - Provide day-to-day HSE oversight of all construction activities including civil, structural, MEP, gas piping, switchgear, generator install, and commissioning. - Lead and participate in daily safety walks, pre-task plans, JHAs, and toolbox talks. - Manage permit-to-work systems including hot work, confined space, energized electrical work, lifts, and excavation. Regulatory Compliance - Ensure full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (construction) and 1910 (general industry) standards, EPA, WVDEP, and applicable Mason County requirements. - Maintain OSHA 300 / 300A logs and all required HSE documentation, postings, and training records. - Liaise with regulators during site inspections and ensure timely response to any findings or notices. Contractor & Workforce Management - Pre-qualify EPC and trade contractors on HSE; review and approve contractor site safety plans. - Lead site orientation, training, and badging for all workers and visitors. - Drive contractor accountability through performance scorecards, audits, and corrective action tracking. Incident Management & Continuous Improvement - Lead incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for all HSE events, near-misses, and observations. - Conduct trend analysis and share lessons learned across the project and broader Nscale portfolio. - Champion a stop-work culture and ensure all personnel have the authority and obligation to stop unsafe work. About You - 10+ years of progressive HSE experience on large industrial, power generation, or mission-critical construction projects — with at least 3 years as the senior on-site HSE leader. - Direct experience on data center, gas-fired power, or comparable mission-critical builds preferred. - CSP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent professional certification; OSHA 510 / 500 strongly preferred. - Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, and West Virginia HSE regulatory requirements. - Confident communicator able to influence executives, trade workers, contractors, and regulators alike. - Willing and able to be on-site in Point Pleasant, WV, full-time during active construction. - A genuine safety leader — someone who believes every incident is preventable and acts accordingly. What We Can Offer You At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and our people are driving it. - Competitive base salary with annual reviews 🚀 - Performance bonus and long-term incentive eligibility - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) retirement plan with company match - Generous PTO plus US federal holidays - A career-defining opportunity to be an early member of one of the fastest growing AI infrastructure companies in the world - A human-first approach: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy needed to get the job done. - The chance to push boundaries on cutting-edge AI infrastructure — these data centers aren't just storage for your spam emails, they're changing the industry, and the world, as we've known it. Equal Opportunities Statement At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation. Salary Range $90,000—$130,000 USD *For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: [Here.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QK5Yg04WHD9K9IAtJgQWubJZC9oLvatK/view?usp=sharing)*