Rowan Director, Safety Operations at Rowan leads operational safety performance and risk management across data center facilities. This role develops Campus Safety Managers and integrates safety into maintenance and high-risk work activities.
Responsibilities
Lead operational safety performance, risk management, and program execution across data center facilities
Develop Campus Safety Managers and establish performance expectations
Prioritize safety resources and initiatives based on operational risk and business needs
Ensure consistent execution of safety strategy and critical risk management
Partner with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, and Engineering leadership to integrate safety into maintenance planning and high-risk work
Verify critical controls and maintain operational ownership
Qualification
Professional certifications such as CSPExperience in hyperscaleFueled by Excellence & CollaborationAt RowanHere to support youHybrid working environment
Required
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive safety experience, including safety leadership in operational data centers or other live mission-critical facilities; direct experience in operational data center environments is required
Demonstrated experience managing safety risks associated with live critical infrastructure, facility maintenance, electrical systems, vendor activities, and high-availability operations
Strong working knowledge of electrical safety, hazardous energy control, LOTO, commissioning and energization interfaces, contractor safety, and operational risk management
Experience leading safety professionals or specialized safety functions across multiple facilities or complex operations
Ability to translate enterprise strategy into scalable programs, clear accountability, and effective field execution; strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHST, or equivalent is preferred
Preferred
Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center operations; familiarity with facility turnover, critical equipment maintenance, and 24/7 operations. Knowledge of NFPA 70E, applicable OSHA requirements, SIF prevention, critical controls, Human and Organizational Performance principles, and operational readiness is highly desirable
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
