EHS Director - Data Center Construction

Pkaza•Chesterton, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EHS Director - Data Center Construction - Chesterton, IN This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. We are seeking a Data Center Director of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to manage the Critical Site Safety for this Data Center Builds. They will lead and manage EHS for data center construction. This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader with a deep understanding of environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance and operations in high-risk, high-tech environments. The successful candidate will implement strategic safety initiatives, oversee emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, and foster a culture of proactive risk management across the site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or a related in science/engineering discipline a plus
A minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive experience in EHS is required, with demonstrated knowledge and experience controlling the broad spectrum of risks across multiple sites in a data center environment
Previous experience working onsite at a Data Center supporting EHS for facility operations / construction a must
Must have current working knowledge of U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location
Proven leadership in developing safety programs, emergency response plans, and operational procedures - SOPs, MOPs, EOPs
Experience managing audits, incident investigations, and training programs
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface across multiple departments
Ability to influence safety culture and promote a proactive, high-performing team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous Data Center Industry standards and infrastructure strongly preferred
OSHA Certifications a plus
Advanced knowledge of regulatory safety standards; familiarity with CNESST and NEBOSH standards a huge plus
Military veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems highly encouraged to apply (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army Power Generation, Air Force Power Production, etc.) with experience in safety, facilities, or technical operations are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Implement health and safety standards and principles, policies, and practices including but not limited to; safety management systems, training, risk assessments, assist with industrial hygiene assessments, and applicable safety regulations
Conduct health and safety audits of live operational data centers and active construction sites to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements as well as life safety requirements
Develop from scratch SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs; review emergency response plans, business continuity programs, etc.
Set EHS Standards for entire organization
Ensure compliance and implementation of global health and safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements
Develop and/or review health and safety plans for on-site emergencies, business continuity, and other unique events
Maintain adequate safety record keeping and data integrity
Perform data trend analysis to present to cluster leadership to support business and safety initiatives
Consult and partner with the internal compliance team for interpretations and guidance
Identify risks and partner with Operations to remediate via the hierarchy of controls
Daily interactions with our customers delivering health and safety guidance
Serving as the primary contact for the implementation of the EHS programs
Being accountable for EHS performance metrics and implementation of annual improvement plans
Periodically inspecting, auditing, and reviewing safe work practices to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
Conduct workplace risk/exposure assessments for various classes of hazards
Supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis, so that corrective and preventive actions can be identified, communicated globally, and implemented
Conducting/delivering regulatory training programs to meet EHS requirements
Monitor, interpret and communicate summaries of standards and regulatory requirements to assure compliance and proactive management of risk
Analyses safety metrics and communicates results to leadership to drive action and accountability
Work with leaders, staff, and contractors at all levels to implement effective solutions
Drive a standardized and harmonized approach across the global portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Present topical information/metrics on a regular basis to site leadership teams
Deliver EHS regulatory training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards
Communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders to drive safety culture and accountability
Provide consistent reporting, updates, and briefings on safety metrics and initiatives