Senior Environmental Health & Safety Manager, NA

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.

EHS Team

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 Overview

This position will be based onsite 5 days/week in our San Antonio or Phoenix office locations with up to 50% travel.

Vantage Data Centers is looking for a Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving strategic improvements in the health and safety of our data centers, advancing a proactive safety culture, and ensuring the protection of our employees and contractors. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with experts in security, construction, operations, logistics, compliance, corporate counsel, and human resources to enhance Vantage's health and safety programs. You will mentor and guide EHS Managers and partner with stakeholders to achieve ambitious health and safety goals. As Vantage expands its global footprint, you will oversee risk mitigation strategies in partnership with construction and operations leadership. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and infrastructure growth demand agile and forward-thinking safety leadership. This role is critical to maintaining Vantage's industry leadership in operational excellence, with a strong focus on strategic execution and reporting across all EHS domains. The role requires autonomy and oversight of processes including, but not limited to:

• Electrical Safety (Energized Electrical Work, Arc Flash)

• 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

• Incident management and Investigations

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

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

• 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

• Travel required is expected to be up to 50% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to 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, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

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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

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!