EHS Lead, Japan

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.   
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

This role serves as the country EHS lead for Japan, providing strategic EHS leadership across Digital Edge’s operational data center portfolio and future development activities, including assuming designated statutory EHS responsibilities, where required, under applicable local laws.

The role partners with Construction, Operations, and country leadership to strengthen EHS culture, drive governance and compliance, and ensure consistent application of Digital Edge’s EHS standards across operational and development activities.

This role will be based in Tokyo, with occasional travel to Osaka sites.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic EHS leadership and oversight across Digital Edge’s operational facilities and future development activities in Japan.
• Represent Digital Edge on EHS matters with key stakeholders, including customers, JV partners, contractors, and relevant authorities, supporting governance, compliance, and alignment with business expectations.
• Further strengthen safety culture across operational facilities, development activities, and relevant business functions.
• Collaborate with project and operations teams on high-risk activity management and mitigation strategies.
• Communicate EHS performance to Country Senior Leadership Team.
• Consistently drive implementation of corporate EHS systems, standards and procedures.
• Actively coach ‘what good looks like’ and reinforce high standards in day-to-day execution.
• Drive disciplined implementation of actionable commitments on leading indicators across all facilities.
• Lead or review incident investigations, ensuring prompt reporting, robust root cause analysis, and application of lessons learned.
• Support EHS integration into new developments, including design reviews, project planning, due diligence, and construction readiness as required.
• Engage in the process for contractor selection, evaluation, and performance reviews where relevant.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with best practices.
• Develop local EHS capabilities through training, coaching, and leadership engagement.
• Support EHS reporting for internal governance, customer requirements, lenders and external stakeholders as required.
• Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate:

• Degree or diploma in Environmental, Health & Safety or a relevant discipline, with recognized professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent).
• 15–20+ years of progressive EHS experience, including senior leadership roles across operational facilities, large-scale construction, and mission-critical or high-risk environments (e.g., data centers, semiconductor, energy, or major infrastructure projects).
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders, customers, contractors, and project teams to achieve strong EHS outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese regulatory frameworks and international EHS standards.
• Experience managing EHS across both live operational environments and development activities.
• Comfortable working across active construction sites and live operational facilities.
• Fluent in English and Japanese.

If you’re ready to help shape the next phase of a fast‑growing digital infrastructure platform, we’d like to hear from you.”