As part of the xAI EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the construction, expansion, and operation of xAI’s advanced AI infrastructure and large-scale compute facilities.
Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at xAI
On-site - Memphis, TN
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Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs, ideally in high-tech manufacturing, data centers, or industrial construction environments
- Master's and/or Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or aerospace) with emphasis on occupational health and safety
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of process safety management, high-power electrical systems, liquid cooling infrastructure, and chemical delivery systems common in large-scale compute facilities
- Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other relevant regulatory agencies
- Collaborate with department leadership, engineering teams, and facility managers to complete job hazard assessments and implement robust health and safety policies and procedures
- Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards and develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety standards are not met
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, and other environmental and transportation agencies
- Work closely with AI hardware engineers, construction teams, and operations technicians to perform detailed safety reviews of complex operations involving high-power systems, cooling infrastructure, and hazardous materials to ensure safe execution
- Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial response, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and closure
- Implement and develop safety and health programs, including OSHA general industry and construction standards, HAZCOM, hazmat handling, cryogenics, high-pressure and high-voltage systems, confined space, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, and electrical safety
- Develop practical safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/concerns within cost and schedule constraints, following the safety hierarchy of controls
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure full regulatory compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, chemical spills, power events, etc.)
Technologies
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