Ehs Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in EHS is required, with demonstrated knowledge and experience controlling the broad spectrum of risks across multiple sites.
• Must have current working knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location
• Must have familiarity with consensus standards such as those published by ANSI and NFPA.
• Effective ability to operate beyond a compliance-based health and safety management approach in order to collaborate with all stakeholders to find solutions that support the business while identifying and controlling risk

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or a related degree in science/engineering discipline with coursework in risk management or safety is preferred, but not required, depending on experience.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification preferred (OHST, CHST, ASP, or CSP).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ensure adherence to health and safety standards, policies, and practices including but not limited to; safety management systems, training, risk assessments, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and oversee health and safety audits across operational data centers and construction sites to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements.
• Develop and review comprehensive health and safety plans for emergencies, business continuity, and unique operational events.
• Oversee safety record keeping and ensure data integrity across all sites.
• Analyze safety data trends and present findings to executive leadership to inform strategic decisions.
• Serve as a key advisor to the VDC compliance team, providing expert interpretations and guidance.
• Identify systemic risks and lead cross-functional teams to implement sustainable controls.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to deliver high-level health and safety guidance.
• 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 Vantage European portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Present topical information/metrics on a regular basis to site leadership teams as well as EHS Director
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits
• above market total compensation package
• comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
• array of benefits, recognition, training and development