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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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)
MBA - Project Management Concentration
BS - Occupational Health and Safety