Safeguarding Specialist

3 weken geleden

Eemshaven, Nederland QTS Data Centers Voltijd

At QTS Data Centers, we are seeking a Safeguarding Specialist to join our team during a period of unprecedented growth. As a key member of our EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continued development of our environmental, health, and safety programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide environmental, health, and safety support to data center management to ensure compliance with state and local regulations
  • Instruct and mentor employees on suitable health and safety practices
  • Conduct routine facility inspections and assessments to recognize, identify, and mitigate potential EHS concerns and hazards
  • Develop and maintain EHS-related metrics for tracking and reporting
  • Identify and propose corrective actions and solutions for EHS hazards and risks identified during assessments
  • Support and oversee the preparation and submission of appropriate regulatory documents
  • Provide oversight of data center environmental permits to support compliance with all permit application and reporting to meet regulatory requirements
  • Lead investigations of incidents and near misses to identify root causes and help management develop corrective actions
  • Monitor potential exposures to certain chemical and/or physical hazards to determine the need for, and establishment of suitable controls
  • Support written EHS program development and updates
  • Promote a culture of awareness and empowerment for driving sound safety performance
  • Attend seminars/workshops for further educational development
About You:
  • 2-4 years (or more) of direct EHS related experience
  • HBO degree (Integrale Veiligheidskundge or Middlebare Veiligheidskunde preferred)
  • Working knowledge and experience in general industry health and safety processes, procedures, and requirements
  • Comfortable in both Dutch and English
  • May be required for regional support. Estimated at 10-25% travel.
What We Offer:
  • Working days Monday up to Friday.
  • 25 Paid time off + 8% holiday allowance.
  • The contract is for the duration of one year, after which extension is possible.
  • The salary is approximately $60,000 per year (€5,000 gross per month), based on a 40-hour workweek, for a full-time job.