Environmental Health and Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is responsible for managing the development and consistent implementation of safety, health and environmental compliance programs

• KEY responsibilities
• Conduct regular site assessments to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Develop ongoing safety training matrix and coordinate safety training sessions for operations staff and other stakeholders as needed.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future.
• Assists coordinator(s) in document control and development.
• Oversee all aspects of OSHA compliance for operations department.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure subcontractors and contractors adhere to safety programs while working in data centers.
• Update corporate and site specific EHS dashboards.
• Oversee all EHS metrics and update various reports on a routine basis.
• Perform annual EHS program reviews and develop new programs as needed.
• Conduct monthly safety committee meetings for the operations department and other stakeholders attending meetings.
• Drive safety culture and any initiatives throughout the year for the U.S. region.
• KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES
• Thorough understanding of all relevant safety rules and regulations
• Advance knowledge of safety standards
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees to achieve long-term vision while adjusting to daily challenges.
• Ability to challenge, explain, and defend safety programs with diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills and ability to coach and train others.
• ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, or a similar degree, or equivalent experience
• OSHA training and certifications a plus
• CSHO, SHEP or CSP preferred
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• 5+ years of direct safety and environmental management experience.
• Capital project experience strongly preferred
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Regularly moves equipment and other hardware up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Ascend / Descend a ladder and perform duties atop a raised platform.
• Position self in small spaces.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.
• Work conditions & other requirements
• Work onsite at a data center location.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Travel required 25% of time.
• Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.