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Environmental Generalist

Cologix  ·  United States, Jacksonville, FL
70,000-85,000 USD/year
Not specified Full-time Lead Security

Job Description

About Our Company: Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service.

Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix’s experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients. Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Generalist to join our Data Center Operations team working under our Director of Safety and Environmental Compliance.

In this role, you will provide essential support to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards in the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on environmental programs while also assisting in safety compliance. Your responsibilities will include managing regulatory obligations such as EPCRA reporting, air permitting, and waste management, while fostering a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Environmental Compliance and Management:

  • Assist in managing compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local environmental regulations, including but not limited to EPCRA, air permitting, SPCC, hazardous materials reporting, and other requirements.
  • Coordinate with site teams to maintain compliance with emergency response planning and community notification requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with refrigerant regulations in US & Canada, help maintain usage, inventory, leak/repair activities.
  • Support compliance for fuel storage systems including diesel generators and associated tanks (AST/UST as applicable).
  • Coordinate fuel permitting, registrations, and inspections.
  • Maintain and support new implementation of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs.
  • Assist in spill response planning, training, and incident follow-up.

Safety & Training Support:

  • Collaborate with safety teams to support compliance with OSHA (US) and provincial (Canada) occupational safety standards.
  • Participate in the development and delivery of environmental and safety training programs for data center staff.
  • Assist in incident investigations related to environmental and safety issues, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Support company sustainability goals by identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and implement green initiatives and environmental improvement projects.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Safety, or a related field.
  • 2-5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in industrial or data center environments.
  • Familiarity with US and Canadian environmental regulations, including EPCRA, air permitting, hazardous materials management, refrigerants, and waste programs.
  • Experience with environmental management systems and sustainability programs is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, data quality trouble shooting, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams across multiple locations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations in US and Canada (OSHA, provincial standards).
  • Experience working in technology or data center environments.
  • Experience with ISO14001 or similar environmental management systems.