Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Atlanta, GA

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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department

The EHS team is responsible for collaborating with Construction, Operations, Contractors, Vendors, and various regulatory agencies to ensure the health, safety, and environmental risks of the company are protected and that everyone enjoys a safe and healthful workplace. At Vantage, health, safety, and environmental protection are a core value that guides everything we do. By leveraging every individual that works at Vantage to lean into safety initiatives, and by executing the executive mandate that Vantage will place safety at the forefront of everything we do, our employees and those we work with enjoy a safety culture that is deeply ingrained and expects excellence in safety. This excellence is achieved through constant vigilance, planning, training, measurement, and cooperation, all of which is aligned with operational and construction activities and goals.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for a Director, Environmental Health and Safety who will own the Health and Safety program for our operational data centers across our North American portfolio. This position is to be based in our Alpharetta, GA office. This position will report to the Vice President, EHS, Global. You will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our data centers, advancing safety culture, identifying opportunities for improvement, and protecting our employees. You will work closely with experts in security, construction, operations, logistics, compliance, corporate counsel, and human resources to further Vantage's health safety program. You will partner with employees as well as contractors to achieve health and safety goals and improve our already strong safety culture. As Vantage increases data capacity you will partner with construction managers to ensure risks are identified and mitigated. You will work in a fast-paced environment where our operations are rapidly changing, advocating safe changes in the face of new infrastructure, new tools, and new products/processes. Vantage is a leader in operational excellence and this position is pivotal to ensuring that we continue to lead the industry in this area with particular emphasis on executing and reporting on all EHS areas within the business. The role requires autonomy and will be responsible for implementing and monitoring processes that include:

• Electrical Safety (Energized Electrical Work, Arc Flash, NPFA 70E)

• Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

• Occupational Noise Exposure & Control

• Heat Stress & Illness Prevention

• Exposure Assessment (Industrial Hygiene)

• Emergency Response Planning

• Working at Heights

• Confined Space Entry

• Heavy Material Handling

• Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)

• Construction-Related Risks (Cranes/Rigging, Trenching/Shoring, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), etc.)

• Fire/Life Safety

• Hazardous Substances Handling

• Waste Management

• Ergonomics

• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation methodology

• 3rd Party Safety Supplier Management

Essential Job Functions

Safety Program Development and Rollout:

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs tailored to the unique challenges of data center operations.

• Lead the rollout of safety initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Training and Development:

• Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs for all levels of employees, emphasizing proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into onboarding processes and continuous training modules.

Culture of Safety First:

• Foster a strong safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Champion safety initiatives that empower employees to actively contribute to a secure and hazard-free work environment.

Incident Investigation and Analysis:

• Establish and oversee incident reporting processes, conducting thorough investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Utilize data analysis to identify trends, enabling proactive measures to prevent incidents.

Clear Communication:

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies to convey safety policies, procedures, and updates to all employees.

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure transparent communication during emergencies or changes in safety protocols.

Duties

• Report to Vantage Data Centers Vice President, EHS, Global with dotted line reporting to Vice President, NA Operations, and serve as the primary contact for the implementation of the EHS programs in our NA locations.

• Collaborate with EHS Director to ensure standardization of policies and procedures, as applicable, across the North American footprint of locations.

• Be accountable for EHS performance metrics and implementation of annual improvement plans.

• Periodically inspect, audit, and review safe work practices to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

• Conduct workplace risk/exposure assessments for various classes of hazards.

• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis, so that corrective and preventive actions can be identified, communicated globally, and implemented.

• Conduct/deliver 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.

• Analyze safety metrics and communicate 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 other leaders and executives in the portfolio.

Job Requirements

• 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).

• 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. Knowledge of Quebec health and safety regulations is a plus.

• Data center experience is a firm requirement.

• 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 to collaborate with all stakeholders to find solutions that support the business while identifying and controlling risk.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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