Our client is a global data centre developer & operator, and they are looking to hire someone in Hong Kong, to oversee their Regional EHS function.

You will be responsible for improving the health and safety of the company data centers, advancing safety culture, collaborating with our customers, and protecting our employees.

You will work closely with experts in security, construction, operations, logistics, compliance, engineering, corporate counsel, 3rd party consultants, and human resources to further the global 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 the data centre increases 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. This position is pivotal to ensuring that we lead the industry in this area with particular emphasis on executing and reporting on all EH&S areas within the business. You will supervise a variety of direct reports that are part of our full-time EHS team as well as a variety of safety consultants that report directly into the EHS organization. The role requires autonomy and will be responsible for implementing and monitoring include processes that include:

Electrical Safety (Energized Electrical Work, Arc Flash, NPFA 70E, etc.)
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
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
Risk Assessment and Mitigation methodology
3rd Party Safety Supplier Management

Essential Job Functions

Approach safety management in the region from a coaching and consultation approach with an eye toward culture building. Must have effective business acumen to understand how EHS fits within the business as a whole. This isn’t just a safety professional role but also a key contributor to the business.
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 global 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 company Data Centers 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

Lead EHS Managers and safety consultants in the region to implement and drive the company safety program across our project sites and operational facilities.
Manage EHS Third Party Risk Management program in the region.
Work with Construction to vet contractor EHS programs.
Be 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.
Analyze 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 company global portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Present topical information/metrics on a regular basis to site and executive leadership teams.

Job Requirements

A minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in EHS is required, with demonstrated knowledge and experience controlling the broad spectrum of risks across multiple sites.
Supervisory experience required.
Must have current working knowledge of health and safety regulations in the APAC region.
NEBOSH diploma or similar advanced safety and/or risk management certification.

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Regional EHS Director