Job Description

SUMMARY: Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to oversee safety management functions for construction projects and data center operations within the Ohio Region. This position will be responsible for implementing Aligned corporate safety policies, programs, and requirements for our construction projects and established data center operations. The Aligned Regional EHS Manager must be an experienced professional in safety, health, and environment management practices. This position will be responsible for preventing incidents through proactive safety management processes for Aligned Data Center operations and construction expansion projects. This position could be based within the Eastern Ohio region, including locations such as Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Sandusky, or Zanesville. The Regional EHS Manager will be required to be on site to support ongoing construction or operations, and travel to the various sites will be required.

GENERAL 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 key performance indicators to implement continuous improvement actions for data center construction projects and existing 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.
• Lead and conduct incident and root cause analysis reviews with customers and collaborate on corrective actions and programmatic changes.

CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, SUB-TIER, AND TRADE PARTNER OPERATIONS RESPONSBILITIES:

• 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.
• Represent Aligned Data Centers during incident investigations, major near-miss investigations, and root cause analysis led by the general contractor and approve subsequent corrective and preventive actions.
• 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 violations.
• Review contractors’ written safety manuals, injury prevention programs, and safety methods and offer insights to the Aligned Data Centers construction managers.
• Lead the contractor safety page turns for companies planning to perform work on Aligned Data Centers expansion projects or data center operational construction activities to ensure all Aligned Data Centers EHS requirements are being met. In addition, offer additions or corrections to their EHS programs and injury prevention programs (IPP).
• Participate in and support project related meetings or events, including but not limited to: commissioning meetings, site tours, customer visits/assessments, key high-risk activities, stretch and flex, site safety stand downs, weekly safety meetings, and weekly progress meetings.
• Network with other data center EHS managers within the industry, sharing and discussing innovative EHS means, products, and methods to improve safety and health processes to prevent incidents.

DATA CENTER OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• 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 identified deficiencies.
• 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 re-occurrence.
• 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.

MINIMUM DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• The candidate for this position must have at a minimum of five (5) years of experience 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/CSP
• The ideal candidate must also have a thorough knowledge of the following work processes relating to data center or industrial construction: Confined Space, Cranes, Mobile Equipment Operations, Electrical Safety Management, Lock Out/Tag Out(LOTO), Electrical Commissioning, Excavation/Trenching, Fall Protection, Scaffolds, Precast Erection, Steel Erection, Demolition

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance/bend/stoop/kneel/crawl
• Frequently required to talk/hear
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently work around fumes/airborne particles/toxic chemicals
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposure to extreme heat/cold (non-weather)

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us. Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

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