Manager, Health and Safety

DP World•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

DP World is seeking a hands-on health and safety professional to lead safety initiatives for traveling teams launching new data center operations. The role supports projects at multiple locations, with approximately 50–75% travel, and focuses on safe assembly, movement, placement, and setup of data center equipment. The position develops and maintains site-specific safety plans and company safety systems, conducts risk assessments and inspections, ensures regulatory and customer-standard compliance, and promotes a safety-first culture in partnership with Operations, customer safety teams, and site leadership. The role also provides technical health and safety support across facilities; develops written procedures and training; administers mandatory training for employees, contractors, agency workers, visitors, and transferred employees; and maintains safety and compliance records. It represents the company at internal and external audits and safety meetings, investigates incidents and claims, analyzes safety data, and recommends long-term improvements to reduce accidents and workplace risks. The position may require on-call availability before or after normal business hours and during off-shift hours.

Requirements

Experience in occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety, or workplace safety in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, construction, or similar operational environment.
Experience developing and administering health and safety programs.
Strong understanding of applicable country-specific health and safety standards, including OSHA, ISO, and internal audit requirements.
Experience developing safety programs, conducting risk assessments and workplace inspections, and maintaining related records.
Knowledge of incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action processes.
Experience delivering safety training, employee orientations, and workplace hazard-awareness programs.
Understanding of safe material handling, equipment operation, and operational safety requirements.
Understanding of DOT compliance and EPA environmental regulations.
Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple safety priorities and facilities, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50–75%.
Ability to be flexible and available for on-call hours before and/or after normal business hours, including off-shift hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
Experience supporting new site launches, operational start-ups, or project-based safety programs.
Experience in data center operations, equipment installation, construction, logistics, or technology infrastructure.
Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and applicable environmental and safety management standards.
OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour training, or basic knowledge of plant safety.
Current First Aid/CPR or First Responder training.
Experience conducting internal safety audits and supporting external regulatory or customer audits.
Familiarity with safety reporting systems, incident tracking tools, and safety performance dashboards.
Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, or CHST.

Responsibilities

Lead health and safety activities for traveling teams supporting new data center start-up projects.
Develop, implement, maintain, and update site-specific safety plans, company safety management systems, procedures, and risk assessments in line with company policies, customer requirements, and current legislation.
Conduct routine and monthly safety inspections, workplace audits, hazard assessments, and inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and surrounding property; identify and address potential hazards.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, customer safety standards, and audit standards.
Oversee safe work practices for material handling, equipment movement, assembly, equipment placement, and equipment operation.
Provide technical safety and health support and information to employees and operational teams.
Develop and deliver safety training, orientations, and hazard-awareness programs; administer mandatory training and ensure employees, contractors, visitors, agency workers, and transferred employees receive appropriate training.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; gather and maintain documentation, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Compile documentation related to insurance claims and liaise with insurance companies, solicitors, and other related organizations concerning claims.
Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, risk assessment records, compliance materials, and material handling equipment documentation.
Represent the company at internal and external safety audits and at internal, customer, and supplier safety meetings; present data, record actions, address findings, and monitor corrective actions.
Monitor, revise, and implement updates to safety regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
Analyze risk assessment, near-miss, accident, and safety performance data; present findings to senior management and develop data-driven strategies to reduce accidents.
Partner with Operations leadership, employees, contractors, customers, and suppliers to identify hazards, resolve concerns, improve the working environment, and support safe project execution.
Recommend process, product, machinery, equipment, and safety features that reduce employee exposure to hazards; review plans and specifications for new machinery, equipment, or processes to confirm safety requirements are addressed.
Support internal and external audits and regulatory or customer reviews, including timely responses to findings and complaints.
Communicate safety concerns, incident trends, and corrective action progress to site leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Travel to subsequent data center locations to establish and oversee safety activities as new projects begin.
Perform other duties as assigned.