Hybrid Manager, EHS – Special Projects

at Vantage Data Centers

• Job title: Manager, EHS – Special Projects
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Santa Clara, United States

About the role

• Manager, EHS overseeing safety initiatives for remediation and special projects at Vantage Data Centers. Collaborating with teams to protect operations and drive EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers during the planning and execution of remediation and special projects in operational data centers.
• Identify high‑risk activities and partner with stakeholders to implement effective, practical risk controls using the hierarchy of controls.
• Review contractor safety plans, permits, task‑level risk assessments, and site‑specific requirements.
• Monitor field execution and verify compliance with Vantage EHS standards and expectations.
• Coordinate closely with Operations to protect live systems, operational continuity, and uptime.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective / preventive actions.
• Provide timely risk feedback and escalation to the Senior Manager, EHS.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of Special Projects EHS practices across the Vantage portfolio.

Requirements

• Experience supporting safety, operations, construction, remediation, or field execution in industrial, commercial, or operational environments OR
• Experience in roles where people safety, teamwork, and disciplined execution were essential.
• Ability to recognize and manage high‑risk work, including energized systems, intrusive work, confined spaces, hot work, lifting, and working at height.
• Practical experience reviewing contractor safety plans, permits, and task‑level risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of incident reporting and basic investigations.
• Comfort partnering with Project Managers and Operations to balance safety, schedule, and live‑site constraints.
• Ability to communicate risk clearly and calmly to field crews, supervisors, and leadership.
• Experience working in environments where operational continuity and uptime are critical.
• Experience supporting multiple projects or sites simultaneously.
• Occupational Health & Safety degree, diploma, or certification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Construction or general industry safety training preferred.
• First Aid / CPR / emergency response training preferred.
• Incident investigation or root cause analysis training preferred.
• Exposure to electrical safety concepts (lockout, arc energy awareness, energized work controls) preferred.
• Familiarity with safety management systems, audits, or field observation programs preferred.

Benefits

• 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