South/NW Regional EHS Manager - Aligned Data Centers

Plano, TX

About the Job

SUMMARY:

The South/NW Regional EHS Manager is responsible for implementing Aligned corporate safety policies, programs, and requirements for Aligned construction projects and established data center operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but no limited to):

Perform site visits, inspections, audits, and reviews to identify EHS management gaps, develop corrective measures, and implement solutions to sustain compliance with EHS law and company EHS strategies, policies, and standards.
Leverage lessons learned and key performance indicators to implement continuous improvement actions across the South and Northwest region both for data center construction projects and existing data center operations.
Possess tactical and strategic leadership and direction and works well with limited supervision while being responsible for compliance assurance, risk mitigation, injury prevention, and environmental management.
Perform site safety assessments and compliance management reviews and report on EHS performance and tactical and strategic improvement planning with general contractors and sub-tier contractors both for Aligned construction projects and data center operations.
Review incident reporting to ensure appropriate root-cause analysis (RCA) has been conducted, and corrective actions have been implemented.
Work closely with the VP of EHS and other regional safety managers to develop EHS programs, processes, means, and methods in the prevention of injury and the promotion of a positive and progressive safety culture at all Aligned projects and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate for this position must have at a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years that have been dedicated solely to data center or commercial building construction safety management and hold the following credentials:

Bachelor's degree or higher in EHS discipline or EHS-related field and
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or,
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and seeking a CSP or
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) seeking an ASP.

MINIMUM DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

The candidate must have demonstrated management and leadership skills with the ability to communicate with all stakeholders effectively and clearly.

The candidate must have practical knowledge and working experience in the following:

Confined Space
Cranes
Mobile Equipment Operations
Electrical Safety Management
Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
Electrical Commissioning
Excavation/Trenching
Fall Protection
Scaffolds
Precast Erection

Responsibilities Relating to Construction, General Contractor, Sub-Tier, and Trade Partner Operations:

Effectively review, audit, and analyze for compliance risk elimination and reduction with the general contractor and trade partners for such high-risk activities including, but not limited to, electrical work, excavation, fall protection, material handling, crane operations, hot-work, and hazardous material management.

Conduct EHS audits of Aligned Data Centers construction sites to ensure compliance with Aligned Data Centers EHS Requirements, OSHA, DEQ., etc., and life safety requirements. Meet with general contractor management and safety team to correct deficiencies identified immediately or promptly and track audit data and correction and completion timelines. Collaborate with general contractor and trade partner leadership to develop and implement corrective action or safety improvement plans, when needed.

Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes to standards and regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA DEQ, etc., to assure compliance by Aligned Data Centers construction general contractors and trade partners.

Represent Aligned Data Centers during incident investigations, major near-miss investigations, and root cause analysis led by the general contractor. Approve corrective and preventive actions the contractor or trade partner developed to prevent incidents and near-miss reoccurrence.

Partner with the Aligned Data Centers construction managers throughout the construction pre-bidding and review process, and analyze general contractors, trade partners, and contractors submitting bids. Offer input on contractor safety performance relating to Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Workers Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and identify any OSHA, DEQ, or EPA.

Responsibilities Relating to Data Center Operations:

Implement and manage Aligned Data Centers' EHS standards and principles, policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to EHS management systems, risk assessments, and assistance with industrial hygiene assessments as required. In addition, ensure that Aligned Data Centers comply with OSHA, Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Program regulations, or other applicable regulations.

Effectively review, audit, and analyze for compliance all onsite contractors working within active data centers. Collaborate with Aligned Data Centers staff on high-risk activities including, but not limited to, electrical work, fall protection, material handling, trenching, excavation, hot work, and hazardous material management.

Manage the Aligned Data Centers EHS plans for emergencies, threatening weather occurrences, natural disasters, business continuity interruptions, political and social unrest, demonstrations, and other unique events affecting Aligned Data Centers personnel or operations.

Conduct EHS audits of live, operational, data centers to ensure compliance with EHS and life safety requirements. Meet with and fully assist the Aligned Data Centers operations teams in correcting deficiencies identified.

Support and lead incident investigations, near-miss investigations, and root cause analysis; develop corrective and preventive actions that can be identified, communicated globally, and implemented to prevent reoccurrence.

Monitor, interpret, and communicate global summaries of changes to standards and regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA, DEQ, etc., to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.

Collaborate with and report key-performance indicators (KPIs) to Aligned Data Centers customers. Develop necessary reporting documents, and communicate all incidents, lessons learned, and corrective actions in an efficient and effective manner. Lead and conduct incident and root cause analysis reviews with customers and collaborate on corrective actions and programmatic changes.

COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Frequently required to talk or hear
Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions
Frequently exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Source : Aligned Data Centers