Who We Are
Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly trade company (NASDAQ: CORZ).
We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.
What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.
Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.
The Job
The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining Core Scientific's health, safety, and environment programs across multiple data center and construction operations. This role serves as the primary safety resource for assigned facilities, ensuring compliance with company standards, OSHA requirements, contractor safety expectations, and operational risk management initiatives.
The Regional Safety Manager partners closely with Operations, Construction, Security, HR, Facilities, and Contractors to create a strong, proactive safety culture while driving consistent execution of company safety programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of company-wide safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards across multiple facilities and projects.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, field assessments, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify hazards and ensure adherence to company and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and support site-specific safety plans, procedures, permits, and compliance documentation.
- Partner with site leadership, contractors, and project teams to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and promote a culture of safety accountability.
- Monitor safety performance metrics, incident trends, and audit findings to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage, vehicle incidents, environmental releases, and other safety-related events.
- Perform root cause analyses, develop corrective and preventive action plans, and track actions through completion to verify effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate incident records, regulatory reporting, and documentation while supporting workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Support regulatory inspections, insurance audits, client audits, and environmental compliance activities.
- Deliver safety training, new hire orientations, contractor onboarding, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and leadership briefings.
- Coach managers, supervisors, and employees on safety leadership, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
- Oversee high-risk activities including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized electrical work, confined space entry, hot work, work at heights, and permit-to-work processes.
- Participate in construction safety reviews, commissioning activities, and contractor safety management to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Support environmental programs including spill prevention and response, hazardous materials management, chemical inventories, SDS administration, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and project leadership by identifying emerging risks, recommending practical solutions, and supporting strategic business initiatives.
- Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, energy, construction, or similar high-risk environments.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety standards.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management.
- Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
- Strong understanding of contractor safety management practices.
- Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into operational processes.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software platforms.
Preferred
- Professional safety certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting data center operations, mission-critical facilities, electrical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safety programs, and energy isolation procedures.
- Experience with environmental compliance programs, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention requirements.
- Experience managing safety performance for contractors and subcontractors.
- Familiarity with workers' compensation programs and return-to-work processes.
- Experience implementing behavior-based safety or safety culture initiatives.
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification or equivalent advanced safety training.
Reports To
Director of Safety
Location
On site
Travel
Frequent travel may be required as needed. (Up to 60% of time worked)
Work Environment
This job operates in a data center, office, and shop environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment such as ladders, scissor lifts, forklifts, power tools, voltmeters, etc. While performing these duties the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.
Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)
Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, energy, construction, or similar high-risk environments.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety standards.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management.
- Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
- Strong understanding of contractor safety management practices.
- Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into operational processes.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software platforms.
- Professional safety certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting data center operations, mission-critical facilities, electrical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safety programs, and energy isolation procedures.
- Experience with environmental compliance programs, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention requirements.
- Experience managing safety performance for contractors and subcontractors.
- Familiarity with workers’ compensation programs and return-to-work processes.
- Experience implementing behavior-based safety or safety culture initiatives.
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification or equivalent advanced safety training.
Core Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Core Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Core Scientific.
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Healthcare Strength — Paying 100% of employee medical premiums alongside dental, vision, and life coverage points to a notably strong health benefits design. Offering multiple medical plan choices and substantial dependent coverage further reinforces healthcare as a standout component of total rewards.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with a 6% employer match and immediate vesting signals meaningful support for long-term savings. The presence of equity awards and potential bonuses adds additional reward vehicles beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An unlimited vacation policy, paid holidays, paid sick days, and paid parental leave indicate broad time-off coverage. A remote work program and flexibility elements can also enhance the practical value of time off and benefits usage.
Core Scientific Insights
What We Do
We mine digital assets because we believe blockchain is more than just another disruptive technology. It’s an opportunity to reshape our institutions to be more fair, inclusive, and sustainable. We self-mine with a 100% carbon neutral footprint, and to date, 55-60% of our electricity comes from sustainable power, including solar, wind, and hydro. We take sustainability in our self-mining seriously.
Why Work With Us
Join our team to be at the forefront of this nascent technology that will shape our future. From processes to culture, we’re building something new from the ground up. Unapologetically, we work hard, run hard, keep bureaucracy to a minimum and hold ourselves accountable in our quest to build something special.
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