Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Mobilization, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

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.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Mobilization Lead who will own the Health and Safety function in our Wisconsin location. Based in Port Washington, WI, you will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our data centers, advancing safety culture, and protecting our employees.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Mobilization Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of EHS as they pertain to the site scope and contractor interactions throughout the mobilization phase and the entire duration of the project. This role ensures that multiple General Contractors and subcontractors adhere to rigorous safety, environmental, and compliance standards from initial site setup through commissioning and turnover.

The EHS Mobilization Lead plays a critical role in establishing a unified safety culture, driving proactive risk management, and ensuring operational readiness across a complex, multi-contractor environment. 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 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)

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

Essential Job Functions

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.

Ensure compliance and implementation of US health and safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements.

Lead the development and execution of EHS mobilization strategies across a hyperscale data center site, ensuring alignment with project goals, regulatory requirements, and client standards.

Oversee all EHS activities related to site scope and contractor operations from mobilization through project completion.

Coordinate with multiple General Contractors to implement consistent safety protocols, environmental controls, and traffic management systems.

Conduct site readiness assessments, hazard identification, and risk mitigation planning, including temporary traffic control measures per MUTCD standards.

Manage onboarding and EHS training for all contractor personnel, emphasizing site-specific risks such as high-voltage systems, confined spaces, and clean room environments.

Establish and maintain emergency response plans, site access protocols, and environmental protection strategies.

Monitor compliance through inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and MUTCD regulations.

Serve as the primary EHS liaison between project leadership, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Duties

Report to Vantage Data Centers Director, EHS, NA or Executives and serve as the primary contact for the implementation of the EHS programs in our Wisconsin location.

Collaborate with EHS Director to ensure standardization of policies and procedures, as applicable, across the European footprint of locations

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.

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 North American portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

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

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 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS on large-scale construction projects is required, preferably within the data center industry with demonstrated knowledge and experience controlling the broad spectrum of risks across multiple sites.

Must have current working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA 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

Demonstrated expertise in applying MUTCD standards for temporary traffic control and site logistics.

Proven ability to lead EHS programs in multi-contractor environments with complex scopes and aggressive schedules.

Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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 accommodation 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.