Riot Platforms, Inc.

Senior Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety

Denver, CO · Exec · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$300k-$350kDetected 21 days ago

DartComplianceAuditingElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingOSHA

About the role

The Senior Vice President of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) provides executive leadership across a rapidly expanding global footprint of AI and hyperscale data center construction and operations.
This leader will focus heavily on mitigating high-consequence electrical risks associated with high-voltage substation grid connections, low-voltage server infrastructure, critical infrastructure commissioning, and rapid capacity deployment.
This includes concurrent operations where major construction activity overlaps with live, energized data center environments, as well as environmental compliance obligations tied to power generation, water use, refrigerants, and acoustics.

Establish and lead enterprise EHS strategy, standards, and governance for AI, hyperscale data center, and crypto mining construction and operations across a growing footprint.
Lead contractor qualification, onboarding, auditing, incident tracking, and corrective action management for thousands of third-party general contractors and trade partners supporting rapid capacity deployment.
Partner with Engineering and Design teams to embed design-for-safety principles and automated safety controls into modular, repeatable data center blueprints, commissioning plans, and deployment workflows.
Drive environmental permitting and compliance for diesel backup generator emissions, large-scale water utilization, refrigerant and chemical management, and acoustic dampening requirements across applicable jurisdictions.
Deploy predictive analytics and EHS technology platforms to monitor leading indicators, present TRIR, DART, and high-potential near-miss trends to executive leadership, and lead crisis response, root cause investigations, and prevention plans for critical incidents.
We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Who we are At Riot, we're building the future of digital infrastructure.
This role is responsible for building and scaling an EHS strategy that protects people, infrastructure, and communities while enabling fast, disciplined growth.

Master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
Professional electrical engineering licensure or deep technical training in NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical standards preferred.

Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.
RIOT) vision is to be the world's most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure.
About the role The Senior Vice President of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) provides executive leadership across a rapidly expanding global footprint of AI and hyperscale data center construction and operations.
What you'll bring Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical field required.

At Riot, we're building the future of digital infrastructure.
Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives.
Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.
We are trailblazers.
Problem solvers.
People who thrive in fast paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #LI-YT1

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