Data Center Health and Safety Officer

NTT Ltd.•Texas, United States of America, TX

1d•$71,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer is a seasoned subject matter expert responsible for implementing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and ensuring health and safety conditions in the work environment to prevent harm, injury, and illness. The role works with stakeholders to establish controls and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment, including risks to the external environment. It analyzes and designs controls to prevent occupational diseases and manages environmental risks and related incident management.

Requirements

Good knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and other legal requirements governing workplace environment, health, and safety.
Specialist knowledge in the environment, health, and safety field.
Good influencing ability and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Good planning, organizing, and problem-solving ability.
Attention to detail and ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to deal with conflict situations.
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
Relevant Health, Safety and Environmental certifications are essential.
Seasoned demonstrated active working experience with environmental health and safety issues in a related industry or environment.
Seasoned experience dealing with a variety of stakeholders and influencing decision-making to manage business risk.
Seasoned demonstrated experience dealing with legislators and governing bodies.
Seasoned knowledge of environmental health and safety laws, regulations, codes, and standards and their application and interpretation.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveys and assessments to identify hazardous conditions affecting workers, property, the environment, and the general public, and develop measures to eliminate them.
Survey and investigate working conditions, determine causes, and recommend actions to prevent further incidents or accidents.
Advise on practical steps to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing EHS matters.
Conduct risk assessments and related audits to mitigate organizational liability under applicable laws and regulations.
Provide health and safety orientation for new employees.
Conduct safety training and education programs for existing employees, including demonstrating the use of safety equipment.
Coordinate and attend related committee meetings.
Collaborate with external stakeholders, including local authorities, communities, hospitals, and disaster management groups, to develop, maintain, and update emergency response plans and procedures.
May act as evacuation marshal, fire marshal, and/or incident coordinator.
Perform other EHS activities as required by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account or health savings account
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
401(k) program with company match
Additional voluntary or legally required benefits
Incentive compensation may be available based on individual and/or company performance