Oscar Estrada
Principal EHS Program Leader | Data Centers, Construction & Mission-Critical Operations
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Principal-level EHS program leader with 18+ years building, scaling, and governing safety programs across hyperscale cloud infrastructure, data centers, major construction, manufacturing, and emergency response. Proven record translating technical EHS risk into executive-ready strategy, KPIs, audits, corrective actions, and field execution across construction, commissioning, operations, and vendor-managed activities. Deep experience with OSHA, ISO 45001/14001 concepts, contractor safety, LOTO/electrical safety, incident investigation, emergency response, and global/regional program deployment.
Experience
Principal EHS Program Manager, Data Centers - Oracle Corporation
(2026-05)
Lead program-wide EHS strategy and execution for Oracle data center environments, embedding safety requirements across construction, commissioning, operations, facilities, procurement, contractors, vendors, and external partners. Establish governance routines, practical controls, and reporting mechanisms to improve safety performance, regulatory compliance, and operational risk reduction.
- Define scalable EHS standards, procedures, playbooks, training expectations, and compliance tools aligned with OSHA requirements, ISO 45001/14001 concepts, and recognized data center safety practices.
- Lead risk assessment and control planning for critical work: electrical safety/LOTO, energized work, confined space, work at height, hoisting/rigging, chemical management, hot work, emergency response, noise, and heat stress.
- Develop performance cadence using KPIs, audits, observations, management reviews, corrective action tracking, dashboards, and trend analysis to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Advise senior leaders and site teams through clear risk framing and strengthen contractor expectations, prequalification, onboarding, mobilization, field monitoring, and safety planning.
Sr. Regional Construction EHS Manager - Microsoft Corporation
(2024-09 - 2026-05)
Drove EHS value across Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure (160+ datacenters, 130+ edge sites, 2M+ miles fiber). Provided strategic oversight for Project Safety Advisors across high-value construction initiatives and partnered with Construction Managers, QC/QA teams, General Contractors, Trade Partners, and Subcontractors to support safe project delivery.
- Integrated safety expectations into construction execution through advisor oversight, project engagement, contractor coordination, and proactive field leadership.
Global HSE Director - CBRE Group, Inc.
(2024-05 - 2024-09)
Partnered with Executive Director HSE to architect business model and productization strategy for professional HSE consulting services. Developed ready-to-deploy HSE solutions for Fortune 500 clients and interfaced with business development teams and operations executives to drive revenue growth.
Global EHS Program Manager - Amazon.com, Inc. - Southern California
(2020-11 - 2024-05)
Architected enterprise-wide global programs for Rapid Hazard Assessment and Rapid Damage Assessment protocols. Provided direct safety leadership for 8 fulfillment centers across Southern California region.
- Built strategic A3 planning framework and execution tracking, achieving 35% completion milestone across regional portfolio.
- Implemented training center program institutionalizing best practices and role-based capability building across TSSL Southern California.
- Reduced incident risk through proactive hazard identification, safety analytics, and continuous improvement actions.
Construction PM & Director of EHS&S - Urban Associates General Contractors - El Paso, Las Cruces, and international border regions
(2008-08 - 2020-11)
Directed program management and EHS governance for construction projects valued at $150M+ across El Paso, Las Cruces, and international border regions. Led 20 direct reports managing workforce of 25-450+ subcontractor personnel per project. Major Projects: USACE Ft. Bliss Hospital ($250M), El Paso County Jail ($65M), U.S. IBWC Mexico Canal ($50M), Ontario Blue Water Bridge ($48M), South American Solar Energy Projects
- Implemented and audited compliance programs aligned with Federal, State, and Local mandates; strengthened contractor safety expectations, field observations, and corrective action closure.
- Developed critical safety protocols including High Hazard Lift Plans, SWPPP, Life Safety Systems, emergency response, and COVID-19 response.
- 2018-2020 VP OSHA Safety Partnership Alliance
- 2015 Safety & Risk Gold Award
- 2012-2015 AGC Safety Mentor & VP
- 2010 & 2009 Ft. Bliss USACE Safety Awards
Regional EHS Manager - Mohawk Industries - Dal-Tile Corporation
(2010-07 - 2012-07)
Led cross-functional teams in OSHA VPP certified manufacturing environments (150-350 employees per site, 24/7 operations).
- VPP "Star Among Stars" Honor
- National Safety Council Excellence Award - 650,000 man-hours without LTI
- Reduced TCIR by 30% and DART rate by 50%
- Implemented 6S Program reducing costs by $675,000
- Deployed INTELEX Safety Management Platform across all USA facilities
- Implemented OHSAS 18001 in Mexico operations
Senior Lieutenant & Special Operations Commander - Sunland Park Fire Department
(2000-12 - 2008-08)
Led emergency response operations across 4 fire stations commanding 20+ personnel. Special Operations team member (Hazmat/WMD/CBRNE). Safety Officer and Field Training Officer developing comprehensive training programs.
Owner & Principal Consultant - El Paso Safety Consultants
(2004 - 2020)
Exercise Planner & Controller - Federal Contract - Threat Preparedness Inc.
(2002 - 2006)
Education
MBA - Project Management Concentration
BS - Occupational Health and Safety
