Environmental Health

Description

Vantage is looking for a Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), who will own the Health and Safety function of our Malaysia portfolio. Based in KUL, and supporting facilities elsewhere across the region, you will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our data centers, advancing safety culture, 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 also 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, or similar)

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

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 Malaysia 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 VDC 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

Reports to Director, Site Operations, Malaysia, and serves as the primary contact for the implementation of the EHS programs in our Malaysia locations, with some additional responsibilities and opportunities in other APAC locations.

Collaborate with Director, Site Operations, Malaysia to ensure standardization of policies and procedures, as applicable, across the APAC footprint.

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 APAC portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Present topical information/metrics on a regular basis to site leadership teams as well as Director EHS APAC.

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.

A minimum of 5+ 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 Malaysia health and safety regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location

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

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.