Area Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety Operations

Company: Google
Location: The Dalles
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: The Dalles, OR, USA; Reno, NV, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program or project management. 3 years of experience in leadership role(s) with/without direct reports. Experience implementing and executing environmental, health, and safety management (e.g., ISO 45001 or equivalent) including management of EHS compliance for industrial facilities. Experience liaising with federal, state, and local authorities regarding EHS issues. Preferred qualifications: Professional EHS Certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, REM, WSHO, FSM). 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. Experience managing environmental programs and systems (14001 or equivalent) (e.g., emissions, wastewater, etc.). Experience working with vendors on improving their EHS programs and driving their performance plans. Electrical safety experience. About the job A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. As a member of the CSRM Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Operations team, you'll be responsible data center operational EHS legal compliance, program implementation, conformance and EHS resource management. As an Area Manager, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across Google's EHS operations in the North Central Area of the United States and beyond. In this role, you will proactively identify, organize, and lead program activities and stakeholders to deliver impactful business, operational, and technical improvements. You will be responsible for scoping, phasing, and leading ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational challenges, ensuring alignment of senior stakeholders across various departments. Additionally, you will also provide additional support and project management oversight to new and critical EHS initiatives to continue to create and iterate our EHS programs. You will manage a team of EHS Program Managers to ensure a consistent and uniform approach to EHS program implementation across the region. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Oversee EHS initiatives and programs across regional operations, managing budgets, resources, and a team of program managers to ensure efficient execution of safety systems. Identify and evaluate operational EHS risks. Design and lead data-driven programs to mitigate business impact while contributing to global and regional focus area strategies. Monitor EHS compliance at regional data centers to ensure uninterrupted operations, providing site-level leadership and support for the existing fleet and global initiatives. Track program performance to implement corrective actions and drive a continuous learning culture that enhances project productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of safety, ensuring all strategic plans align with the organization’s overarching EHS outlook.

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