
Safety (EHS Specialist)
At LiquidStack, we’re redefining what’s possible in the data center world. As a global leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions, we’re powering the future of AI, edge computing, and high-performance systems. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for skilled professionals who want to be part of something innovative and impactful.
Boldly Challenge What’s Possible for a Sustainable World
LiquidStack builds and services the liquid-cooling systems that power the next generation of AI and high-performance computing. As we scale across multiple Texas facilities, we’re looking for a Safety Coordinator who owns safety for all of our locations—keeping our people protected, our sites compliant, and our culture grounded in respect and accountability.
This is a hands-on specialist role at a fast-moving startup. You’ll be the company’s go-to safety expert across all sites, and you’ll partner closely to support our physical security program as we grow.
Position Summary
The Safety Coordinator is the company-wide owner of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) across all LiquidStack locations—our two Carrollton facilities and our upcoming Fort Worth site—as well as field-service operations. You will develop, implement, and monitor safety programs that prevent injuries, ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance, and build a proactive safety culture across the organization.
This role combines hands-on floor presence with program ownership. You’ll conduct inspections and training, investigate incidents, maintain records and metrics, and serve as a key support to the company’s physical security program, ensuring our people, visitors, and assets are protected at every location.
How This Role Aligns to Our Strategy
- Innovate for our customers → Protect the people who build reliable, high-quality cooling systems for our customers.
- Build a world-class lean enterprise → Drive a standardized, audit-ready safety program and continuous risk reduction across all sites.
- Uplift our people, culture, and communities → Champion a respectful, safe, and harassment-free workplace where every team member can thrive.
What You’ll Own
Company-Wide Safety Program (All Locations)
- Own the LiquidStack safety program end-to-end across all sites—both Carrollton facilities, the new Fort Worth location, and field-service operations.
- Own and lead the company’s safety walks, safety audits, and safety inspections, driving findings to closure.
- Own and chair the company’s safety team (safety committee), setting the agenda and leading regular meetings.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs aligned to OSHA and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Standardize safety practices across sites so every location operates to the same high bar as we scale.
- Maintain SDS/chemical-hazard documentation and manage PPE selection, acquisition, and enforcement.
Inspections, Risk Assessment & Compliance
- Lead regular safety walks and safety audits across all sites to identify hazards and drive corrective action.
- Perform risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHA) for assembly, electromechanical, and fluid-based work.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 General Industry) and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; prepare and submit required reporting and recordkeeping (OSHA 300/300A logs).
- Manage core OSHA programs including lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard communication (HAZCOM), PPE, confined space, fall protection, and ergonomics.
- Support readiness for ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) and ISO 9001 quality management system audits.
Training & Safety Culture
- Develop and deliver safety training—new-hire orientation, toolbox talks, PPE, lockout/tagout, HAZMAT/HAZWOPER, machine and fluid-handling safety, and emergency response.
- Drive a behavior-based safety culture and coach supervisors and team members to recognize hazards and consistently follow safe practices.
- Build trust across teams while holding everyone accountable for a Safety-First mindset.
Incident Response & Emergency Preparedness
- Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses; lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain first aid / CPR / AED readiness and coordinate workers’ compensation reporting and return-to-work processes.
- Develop and maintain emergency response, evacuation, and business-continuity plans across all sites.
Security Support & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Support the company’s physical security program—access control, visitor management, surveillance awareness, and asset protection across all locations.
- Coordinate emergency response and evacuation planning that integrates safety and security.
- Partner with IT on systems and technology that support facility and site safety and security.
- Partner with Facilities on equipment safety, space readiness, and stand-up of the new Fort Worth site.
- Coordinate with external agencies (OSHA, fire, law enforcement, EMS) on inspections, incidents, and emergency response.
Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement
- Track and report safety metrics and leading indicators (incident rates, near-misses, training completion, corrective-action closure).
- Use data and dashboards to target risk and drive measurable improvement.
- Stay current on regulations, industry best practices, and emerging safety and security technology.
How You’ll Work
Our Safety Coordinator sets the tone for The LiquidStack Way. You will:
- Own your actions and decisions—drive results, take initiative, and follow through.
- Be collaborative and attentive—listen to understand, respect different perspectives, and communicate constructively.
- Be agile and flexible—adapt quickly and support teams across multiple sites.
- Lead with integrity and a zero-tolerance commitment to a safe, respectful, harassment-free, and violence-free workplace.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in safety coordination, EHS, or a similar role, preferably in manufacturing or an industrial environment.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910) and applicable federal, state, and local safety standards.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification (or ability to obtain) and experience delivering safety training.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident/accident investigations with root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present safety information to diverse audiences.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety/incident reporting tools.
- Ability to work independently and travel between Carrollton and Fort Worth (TX) sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CIH.
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) and ISO 9001 management systems.
- Experience with EHS management software (e.g., Intelex, Gensuite/Benchmark, Cority, VelocityEHS, or similar).
- Experience supporting physical security programs (access control, surveillance, visitor management).
- Experience in data center infrastructure, thermal systems, HVAC, electromechanical, or fluid-based manufacturing.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus for training and engaging a diverse production workforce.
- Experience in a high-growth or multi-site scaling organization.
Systems & Tools
- Safety / incident reporting and EHS management tools
- Smartsheet and resource management tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing floor environment supporting assembly and field-service prep of advanced cooling systems.
- Frequent interaction with mechanical, electrical, and fluid-based components.
- Regular travel between Carrollton and Fort Worth (TX) facilities to cover all locations.
- Occasional extended hours to support audits, incidents, production ramp-ups, and emergency response.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime
- Consistent day-shift schedule
- Paid time off, holidays, and great benefits
- Be part of an industry-disrupting company with room to grow
- Work on innovative technologies in a collaborative, supportive environment
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