Role Overview
Crusoe is hiring a full-time Director HSE, Data Center Operations to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across physical infrastructure deployments. This position suits an experienced safety professional with a background in data center operations or industrial environments who wants to drive safety culture at scale. Based primarily out of the Denver, CO area (with noted operational travel), the successful candidate will report to the Senior Director of Global Safety and champion safety protocols for active deployments.
Key Responsibilities
Provide on-site safety leadership for operational data centers and active deployments, acting as the main point of contact for internal staff and external contractors.
Identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, and formulate comprehensive action plans to minimize worker exposure.
Design and roll out critical health, safety, and environmental processes, including hazard communication and Right to Know protocols.
Track federal and state regulatory compliance, reporting on performance metrics to integrate safety into broader management objectives.
Lead thorough incident investigations, spearhead root cause analyses, and track corrective action statuses to completion.
Cultivate high safety awareness across teams through targeted training sessions and proactive cultural communication.
Coordinate directly with local contractors, external clients, regulatory bodies, and air quality agencies.
Organize and maintain up-to-date safety documentation, such as Safety Data Sheets, at all active worksites.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 or more years of dedicated, relevant HSE experience (equivalent professional background accepted in lieu of a preferred university degree).
Strong familiarity with federal and state safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Direct working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including NFPA70E and OSHA30 guidelines.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills suitable for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder reporting.
Proficiency with standard computer software, documentation workflows, and HSE management systems.
Ability to legally work and reside in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Capability to travel up to 50 percent of the time.
Nice to Have
Prior hands-on experience supporting safety programs within data centers, cloud infrastructure facilities, or R&D environments.
Industry-recognized professional certifications like Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST).
Working knowledge of specific environmental regulations impacting modern data center operations.
Skills and Tools
Federal and State HSE Regulations
Electrical Safety Standards (NFPA70E, OSHA30)
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
Hazard Communication and Right to Know Programs
HSE Management Systems and Digital Documentation
Salary and Benefits
Annual compensation ranging from $190,000 to $225,000, supplemented by performance bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage alongside employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match of up to 4 percent
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and wellness support
Additional perks including commuter benefits, a cell phone stipend, and volunteer time off
About the Company
Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure enterprise, managing the entire stack from raw energy to digital intelligence. The company focuses on an energy-first approach to meet the massive global demand for AI compute while improving environmental sustainability. Teammates collaborate across energy, manufacturing, cloud services, and data center construction to build scalable infrastructure solutions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Crusoe careers page to be considered for this role.
