Risk & Safety Specialist
Dataone•Vineland, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Risk & Safety Specialist oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety protocols, risk mitigation plans, and regulatory compliance efforts across all facility operations. This role ensures alignment with local, federal, and international standards — including OSHA, NFPA, ISO — driving a culture of accountability and operational integrity in high-availability environments. This role collaborates with the engineering, operations, and security teams to safeguard personnel, equipment, and data center infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
- 5–8+ years in EHS or compliance roles within mission-critical or industrial settings.
- Safety audits, risk modeling, regulatory interpretation, training facilitation, CMMS/BCMS familiarity.
- OSHA 30 or 510, NFPA 70E, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, CSP or CIH (preferred).
Nice To Haves
- CSP or CIH certification
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs tailored to mission-critical infrastructure
- Conduct periodic 45001, hazard analyses, and failure mode evaluations across electrical, mechanical, and operational systems
- Ensure preparedness for fire, chemical, electrical, and environmental incidents
- Lead compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, ISO 14001/45001, and relevant state/local codes
- Prepare for internal/external audits, maintain documentation, and oversee corrective actions
- Monitor adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, PPE, and hot work protocols
- Manage incident response procedures, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Maintain accurate safety metrics, logs, and real-time dashboards
- Report key findings to leadership and regulatory authorities where required
- Deliver ongoing training and workshops: electrical safety, fire suppression, emergency evacuations, ergonomics
- Promote a safety-first culture with team briefings, toolbox talks, and proactive engagement
- Coach staff, contractors, and vendors on site-specific safety practices
- Monitor HVAC, air quality, noise, and waste management systems for environmental compliance
- Implement sustainable practices aligned with ISO 14001
- Coordinate response to environmental events or anomalies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
