EHS Director - Data Center Construction

Company: Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

This opportunity is with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations.
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Openings in Denver CO / Portland, OR / Ashburn, VA

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
• 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.
• Duties
• 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.
  Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or a related field in science/engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of 7+ 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 U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location
  • Must have current working knowledge of CNESST regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location
  • Must have current working knowledge of NEBOSH regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location
    Submittal Instructions
    
    Qualified candidates can send their resume to resume@pkaza.com ( resume at pkaza dot com ) with 14176376 in the subject. After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and also see all of our critical facility openings at:--https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/
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    If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!
    
    Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, medical insurance, a 401(k) plan. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V--
    
    Pkaza LLC is a third party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate.

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