Gigaenergy

Director of Safety

Houston · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationOSHARenewable Energy

About the role

If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. - The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters.
No layers, no waiting for approval chains.
You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. - The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure.

Design, implement, and continuously improve Giga's HSE management system across manufacturing, field construction, data center operations, and after-sales field service activities.
Develop and enforce incident prevention programs, safety training curricula, and emergency response protocols for all sites and job classifications.
Lead all incident investigations-root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and reporting-and drive a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
Partner with project managers, superintendents, and operations leads to embed safety requirements into project planning, site mobilization, and day-to-day execution.
Develop HSE protocols specific to after-sales field service teams-including commissioning, startup, maintenance, and warranty repair work performed at customer sites-ensuring technicians are trained and equipped to work safely in diverse operating environments.
Own relationships with regulatory agencies and manage all compliance filings, audits, permits, and environmental reporting obligations.
Build and lead a small HSE team as the company scales
define team structure, hire, and develop talent.
Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate
You'll own the outcomes.

8+ years of progressive HSE experience in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or electrical infrastructure environments.
Deep working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, EPA regulations, and applicable state-level equivalents.
Experience managing HSE across fixed facilities (manufacturing, warehouses), field/construction environments, and customer-site field service operations simultaneously.
Proven track record conducting incident investigations and driving systemic corrective actions that reduce recurrence.
ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for field teams.
Proficiency with HSE management software and reporting tools.
Experience supporting data center construction, electrical equipment manufacturing, or utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Experience managing environmental permitting (air, stormwater, hazardous waste) across multiple jurisdictions.

you'll sit at the intersection of operations, engineering, and compliance at a company scaling faster than almost anything in the infrastructure space.
If you've spent your career in bureaucratic safety programs where nothing actually changes, this will feel different.
Where you'll work
That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs.
If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits

A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure.
We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
We are an in-office culture - velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room.
we're looking for people who get things done.
We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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