Cloud Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist – NAM (Onsite, Santa Teresa, NM)

Oracle•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$91,400 - $187,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle is seeking an experienced Cloud EHS Specialist for an onsite role in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The specialist will lead implementation of a comprehensive safety program for data center operations, creating and customizing policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance resources for the risks and operational needs of data centers. The role requires ensuring compliance with applicable local, national, and international standards while promoting a strong safety culture. The specialist will work with site staff, contractors, operations, engineering, facilities management, vendors, and corporate teams. Responsibilities include assessing hazards, monitoring program effectiveness, providing training, supporting emergency response and business continuity programs, contributing to sustainability initiatives and the local EHS budget, and reporting to regulatory agencies as needed. The role also provides input and guidance to Global EHS programs.

Requirements

At least 7 years of EHS experience, focused on developing safety programs in data center environments.
In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, NFPA 70E (Arc Flash), ISO 45001, and local regulations across different regions.
Expertise in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, working at heights, material handling, noise, and heat management.
Hands-on experience in data center operations or similar mission-critical environments.
Proficiency in EHS management systems, auditing processes, and performance tracking tools.
Ability to develop and implement initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering or Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Analytical problem-solving mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Implement an EHS safety program for data center operations that addresses operational risks and hazards.
Develop and customize EHS policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance checklists.
Ensure policies and procedures comply with local, national, and international regulations and standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and ISO 45001.
Collaborate with site-level staff and contractors to roll out the safety program.
Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities management teams to incorporate safety into daily workflows and operational protocols.
Develop tools and resources to support implementation and monitoring of EHS policies.
Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for data center operations and tailor safety policies to site-specific risks.
Review safety practices regularly to maintain alignment with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Establish and maintain site-level metrics to track program compliance and effectiveness.
Develop and deliver safety training programs, sessions, toolbox talks, and workshops for employees, contractors, and vendors.
Promote a safety culture through ongoing communication, engagement, and recognition of EHS excellence.
Analyze safety performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives so the safety program evolves to address emerging risks and technologies.
Own the local site Emergency Response Team (ERT) program.
Collaborate in implementing the corporate sustainability program.
Act as a liaison to ensure compliance with the corporate business continuity program.
Provide input and guidance for Global EHS programs.
Collaborate in creating the annual EHS budget for local site(s).
Handle regulatory reporting to federal, state, and local agencies as needed.