Director of Health & Safety

About Bitfarms

Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high‑performance data centers. With facilities across North and South America, we manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world‑class operations.

Why Join

Voted a Great Place to Work, Bitfarms sits at the intersection of energy and technology, shaping the future of compute. Your work will directly power advanced workloads that drive AI, machine learning, and the digital economy.

What You Can Expect at Bitfarms

• Fast‑moving environment where innovation and execution go hand in hand.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge projects in HPC, AI, and energy infrastructure.
• Collaborative, cross‑border team that thrives on solving complex challenges.
• Commitment to efficiency, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities with long‑term incentive programs, including performance bonuses and equity. Additional benefits include:

• Top‑tier group insurance plan with employer cost sharing.
• Group retirement savings with employer contribution.
• Employee referral program.
• Telemedicine & employee assistance program (EAP).
• An inclusive, safe, and diverse work environment.

Position: Director of Health & Safety

The Director of Health & Safety leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a world‑class safety culture across both owned facilities and outsourced operations. The leader will drive a proactive risk‑management culture, foster accountability, and embed safety as a core company value.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Health & Safety strategy aligned with company growth and operational goals.
• Lead the cultural transformation of safety practices at owned sites—fostering trust, communication, and ownership at all levels.
• Serve as senior advisor to leadership on all safety matters, providing insight into risk trends, leading indicators, and performance outcomes.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee safety programs across two power plants and outsourced operations.
• Establish clear contractor safety expectations, ensuring third‑party O&M providers operate to company standards.
• Lead audits, incident investigations, and root‑cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations in partnership with local site leadership.

Culture & Capability Building

• Coach and develop site leadership teams to own safety performance and model desired behaviors.
• Implement training, communication, and recognition programs that reinforce a strong safety mindset.
• Promote a "speak up" culture, ensuring employees and contractors feel empowered to identify and address risks.

Governance & Metrics

• Establish consistent safety KPIs and reporting frameworks to track performance across owned and outsourced operations.
• Partner with Operations and Development (Infra) to align safety goals with performance management systems.
• Present safety metrics and insights to executive leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in energy, utilities, or industrial operations, with exposure to data center, power generation, or infrastructure environments.
• Proven success leading culture change in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Experience managing outsourced contractors and service providers.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. OSHA, EPA regulations.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker who is also comfortable on the ground—able to balance long‑term goals with immediate operational realities.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Calm under pressure, with strong judgment in sensitive or high‑stakes situations.
• Data‑driven, outcome‑oriented, and able to translate metrics into actionable insights.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or an equivalent credential preferred.

Other Details

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, New York City office, 4 days on‑site, 1 day WFH.
• Job type: Full Time, Permanent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bitfarms is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and safe workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.