Health and Safety Manager (Remote)

HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

DataBank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve their technology performance and allow them to focus on their core business objectives. DataBank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, in downtown Dallas, TX.

DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Health and Safety Manager is a member of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) team and reports to the Director of EHS. The Health and Safety Manager partners with operations, infrastructure, design, construction, and other teams to protect our employees; set health and safety expectations; identify, manage, and mitigate risk; maintain compliance; and achieve health and safety goals. The ideal candidate will be able to manage technical complexities, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, is self-motivated, and thrives working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This selected candidate for this role will be geographically positioned in US markets where DataBank has presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead DataBank's Health and Safety Program.
• Lead efforts to provide safe work environments and comply with health and safety laws and regulations, EHS policy, and company standards by developing relationships and communicating effectively across the company.
• Work seamlessly and professionally with EHS, Operation, Facilities, Engineering, Construction, and other teams to develop, implement, and update HS programs, guidelines, and procedures.
• Collaborate with data center and construction teams to implement health and safety programs.
• Identify health and safety training needs and support development, delivery, and tracking of workforce training.
• Track, analyze, and report on work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Complete health and safety incident investigations and root cause analyses; recommend and work with DataBankers to implement preventive measures and corrective actions.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and support sites to address findings.
• Lead company-wide health and safety committees.
• Manage third party consultants.
• Support EHS Management System implementation.
• Perform risk assessments to identify operational health and safety risks, analyze their potential business impact, and develop controls and programs to mitigate them.
• Review and advise on health and safety components of operating and emergency procedures.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory documents.
• Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of experience in a health and safety role.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety certification(s).
• Experience working in data centers.
• Experience guiding health and safety committees.
• Experience with electrical safety and lockout/tagout programs.
• Experience managing third-party consultants.
• Knowledge of operations, facilities management, engineering, and construction.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and consensus standards such as NFPA and ANSI.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently while staying organized.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience evaluating operations against regulations and company policies.
• Ability to simplify HS complexities for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with (or ability to learn) MS Office, Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work autonomously and with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, set, and achieve targets.
• Self-driven with a proven record of accomplishment of results.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision packages
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays