Health & Safety Manager Germany

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility

To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate

To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

They are responsible for the implementation of the “Construction, Fit Out and Ops” H&S programs locally in relation with all relevant stakeholders, in particular with the "Construction, Fit Out and OPS" teams, to develop a real H&S culture, to meet the group H&S objectives in compliance with all applicable regulations and within the framework of a continuous improvement process.

They work closely with the other H&S Managers in different countries where Data4 operates to develop a common H&S culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance:

Implement and manage locally the Datat4 H&S policy and program including processes, procedures, meetings, reports, KPIS, communication, best practices, etc.

Implement and manage the relevant local H&S organization by involving and coordinating all the stakeholders: Data4 employees, in particular “Construction, Fit Out and OPS" teams, H&S third party, contractors, etc.

Define the missions of the "Construction and Fit Out" H&S third parties in relation with the "Construction & Fit Out" teams which manage the related budget then supervise and control its proper execution.

As the main point of contact for H&S matters to meet customer expectations in accordance with Data4's H&S policy.

Report to the H&S Manager Group on the implementation of the H&S policy and program then alert him, if necessary, to any difficulties encountered in order to define together the solutions to be implemented.

On Site:

Lead the implementation of the H&S awareness actions.

Ensure the completion of risk analyses related to High-Risk Activities (HRA) and the integration of related preventive measures in all the relevant documents: MOPs, etc. by all stakeholders.

Carry out H&S audits on the field.

Assign green/yellow/red cards if necessary.

Lead the formalization and implementation of all H&S action plans.

Carry out Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for work-related accidents, near misses, etc.

Formalize H&S procedures, instructions, posters, etc.

Lead the execution of evacuation drills.

Administrative:

Participate in H&S regulatory monitoring, ensure compliance with all H&S regulatory requirements and act as the main point of contact for all administrative agencies regarding H&S.

Participate in the proper maintenance and deployment of the IMS in all countries where the group operates about the ISO 45001 standard.

Manage the H&S reports and KPIs (creation, maintenance, etc.).

Manage the H&S database to ensure the proper organization, availability, relevance and completeness of all necessary H&S documents.

Propose to the HR Department H&S trainings for Data4 employees.

Manage PPE for Data4 employees.

Participate in construction and review of the annual H&S budget then follow up its implementation.

Participate in the definition of OPEX and CAPEX necessary for the implementation of H&S action plans.

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:

H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.

Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.

Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies

Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

Solid experience in managing an H&S approach on a site where various technical activities related to the management of industrial buildings with coactivity between several companies take place, ideally in the data center industry.

Education: Engineering diploma or Bachelor, Master’s degree.

Qualification in H&S.

Technical skills

Ability to identify, understand and implement the mandatory requirements and the recommendations of external organizations regarding H&S.

Knowledge and practice of H&S audits.

Knowledge and practice of analysis and continuous improvement tools: FMEA, 5M, cause trees, PDCA, etc.

Knowledge and practice of the ISO 45001 standard.

Supervision of service providers.

Languages: fluency in German and English 

Behavioral skills

Strong H&S culture.

Sense of confidentiality, integrity and ethics.

Strength of proposal.

Good interpersonal skills integrating pedagogy and firmness.

Very rigorous.

Analytical skills.

Good writing skills