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HSE and Portfolio Performance Lead

OpenAI · US - Remote · Remote

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About OpenAI

Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.

About the role

We are looking for an HSE and Portfolio Performance Lead to strengthen health, safety and environmental oversight and performance management across our data center construction portfolio. You will help sites meet applicable OSHA standards and other HSE requirements, from construction through commissioning and handoff to Operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Substantial experience leading HSE programs for major construction or complex industrial projects, including oversight across multiple sites or workstreams and responsibility for contractor performance
  • Working knowledge of applicable OSHA construction and general-industry standards, with experience translating requirements into site controls and verifying implementation across construction, commissioning and operating interfaces
  • Practical understanding of data center or complex industrial hazards, including electrical safety, hazardous-energy control and high-risk construction activities
  • Demonstrated ability to build assurance, performance reporting and corrective-action programs and use leading and lagging indicators to improve outcomes
  • Experience coordinating contractors, site leaders and functional specialists through commissioning and operational handoff, with clear accountability across organizational boundaries
  • Strong communication and judgment, with the ability to explain technical risk, influence leaders and field teams, and prioritize action in fast-changing environments
More about this role

The Data Center Build and Delivery team develops the infrastructure that supports OpenAI’s research and products. We work with engineering, construction partners and Operations to deliver safe, reliable facilities at scale. As our portfolio grows, consistent health, safety and environmental practices and clear performance measures help teams identify risks early and deliver sites that are ready to operate.

We are looking for an HSE and Portfolio Performance Lead to strengthen health, safety and environmental oversight and performance management across our data center construction portfolio. You will help sites meet applicable OSHA standards and other HSE requirements, from construction through commissioning and handoff to Operations.

You will work across site teams, delivery partners and central functions to establish practical expectations, verify execution and turn portfolio data into action. This role combines hands-on HSE expertise with a portfolio view of contractor performance, risk and operational readiness.

Develop a consistent portfolio HSE framework covering contractor expectations, risk assessments, field verification, training and escalation, aligned with OpenAI’s EHS...

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