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North America
Expert EHS Solutions
for Data Centers
EHS staffing and consulting for data center construction and operations across the U.S. and Canada.
How can we help you?
Beyond the simple provision of resources we are a consulting partner to our clients providing services ranging from EHS program development and training to auditing and regulatory compliance.
EHS Staffing
Partner with help and access North America’s largest network of experienced construction EHS professionals.
Program Development
We can design and implement tailored safety programs to ensure compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
Electrical Safety Training
Provide specialized training to address data center risks, including NFPA 70B compliance and energized work safety.
Audit & Advisory
Ensure your data centre operates at peak safety and compliance with comprehensive audit and advisory services, identifying risks and providing actionable recommendations.
Case Studies
Comprehensive safety audits at data center operator
Shirley Parsons conducted comprehensive HSEQ audits for a leading data center operator to enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across multiple sites.
They deployed certified auditors to assess health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, identifying gaps and providing actionable recommendations. The audits were tailored to each site’s specific needs, ensuring alignment with both local regulations and global best practices.
The audits led to improved compliance, reduced risks, and enhanced safety cultures across the data centers. The operator benefited from standardized procedures, increased stakeholder confidence, and a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.
Bespoke training for global data center developer
Shirley Parsons conducted comprehensive HSEQ audits for a leading data center operator to enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across multiple sites.
They deployed certified auditors to assess health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, identifying gaps and providing actionable recommendations. The audits were tailored to each site’s specific needs, ensuring alignment with both local regulations and global best practices.
The audits led to improved compliance, reduced risks, and enhanced safety cultures across the data centers. The operator benefited from standardized procedures, increased stakeholder confidence, and a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.
Learn key strategies for safety and compliance from our team
The imperative to maintain safety within data centers cannot be overstated. These hubs of digital operations not only power our global economy but also present unique risks that demand meticulous management. Watch David Haver and Nick Farkas delve into the strategies essential to maintain safety at your data centers.
Topics include:
- Best practices for procedures, training, and inspections.
- Electrical safety compliance and risk mitigation.
- Real-world safety challenges and solutions from industry experts.
Explore Regions
Shirley Parsons provides provides a full range of Safety, Sustainability, and Quality services to Data Centers from regional bases across Asia-Pacific, North America, and EMEA.
EMEA
Local HSEQ Data Center expertise combined with global standards to ensure optimal outcomes.
North America
A full suite of Data Center EHS services and total coverage across all US States and Canadian provinces.
APAC
Strategic bases region-wide to meet rapidly increasing Data Center demand in emerging markets.
Explore Opportunities
We connect great talent with great opportunities. Operating in EMEA, North America and APAC, we connect professionals with organisations operating and building data centers around the world.
Client Feedback
“I appointed Shirley Parsons to deliver a number of critical executive search assignments and have no hesitation in recommending these specialist careers consultants. Deep expertise in the field of health […]
People Director at Thames Water
“Shirley Parsons reacted quickly to the change in our circumstances and delivered an excellent interim solution. Our quick timelines were met well, and customer service was great throughout the assignment. […]
Human Resources Director at Interserve Group
“As a global company, part of our challenge was to find someone with the right blend of leadership capability, technical EHS knowledge and proven ability to operate in different countries […]
HR Director at Lanxess
“I would highly recommend the team in supporting your business in any HSEQ related roles you may have. The Shirley Parsons team took a lot of time and effort to […]
Senior HSE Manager for APAC at Lightsource BP
Our Work

SP Data Centers: Provision of Safety Excellence in Hyperscale Construction
SP Data Centers helped deliver world-class safety outcomes on one of APAC’s largest hyperscale builds by embedding consistent WHS standards, strong contractor governance, and a unified safety culture across complex construction activities.

SP Data Centers: Addressing Engineering & Infrastructure Complexity
SP Data Centers supported hyperscale growth by overcoming extreme land, scale, and engineering complexity to deliver a 320+ MW Sydney data centre campus on tight timelines.

SP Data Centers: Achieving Sustainability & Client Value in Sydney
SP Data Centers helped hyperscale cloud clients achieve ambitious ESG goals by delivering a Sydney data centre with industry-leading energy efficiency, dramatically reduced water use, and long-term cost savings.

Supporting a European Data Centre Developer’s Expansion into North America
Shirley Parsons helped a leading European data center developer expand its operations into North America.
Meet the team
Nick Farkas
Cameron Ecker
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