Fleet Data Centers · 3 weeks ago
EHS Risk & Assurance Manager, Contractor & Supplier
Mercer Island, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expFleet Data Centers is a leader in designing and operating mega-scale data center campuses, committed to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) principles. The EHS Risk & Assurance Manager will oversee EHS governance for third-party contractors, ensuring compliance and fostering a unified safety culture across operations.
Data CenterData ManagementIT Infrastructure
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the EHS pre-qualification and qualification process for all new vendors using tools such as ISNetworld, Avetta, or similar
Draft and enforce EHS Bridging Documents that clearly define the interface between Fleet Global EHS Policy and the contractor’s safety programs, ensuring no gaps in responsibility, particularly managing the complex safety interfaces between GC, Subcontractors, Owner Direct, OFCI, and CFCI workstreams
Provide assurance that the deployment of site-specific induction programs that ensure every vendor understands the critical risks unique to the data center construction, applicable EHS procedures, operations environment (e.g., Critical Power, Cooling Systems) before touching tools
Create relationships of trust with our vendor partners ensuring they operate with a high level of transparency, leverage our learning organization, and drive continuous improvement in their EHS performance
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high-risk work streams, including Energized Electrical Work (NFPA 70E), Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO), Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, etc
Partner with Critical Facility Managers and vendor EHS leadership to review MOPs and Risk Assessments (RAMS) for complex maintenance and construction activities, ensuring 'Safety in Design' principles are applied
Audit the effectiveness of the PTW system to ensure contractors are rigorously adhering to authorization protocols for hazardous work activities
Develop and execute a risk-based audit schedule to verify contractor compliance with contractual EHS requirements and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, local country equivalents)
Maintain a Contractor/Supplier EHS Balanced Scorecard system. Track leading indicators (near misses reported, toolbox talks, observations) and lagging indicators (injuries, spills, etc.) to drive accountability
Lead EHS performance reviews with vendor executives, using data to drive continuous improvement plans (CIPs) or performance management actions
Lead or oversee Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for significant contractor incidents. Ensure findings are factual, 'non-blame' oriented, and result in systemic corrective actions (CAPA)
Facilitate the rapid sharing of 'Lessons Learned' across Fleet leveraging the post mortem process to prevent repeat occurrences at other sites
Facilitate the EHS post mortem committee meetings with Fleet Executive Leadership
Actively coach contractor site leadership and safety representatives, helping them move from a 'compliance mindset' to a 'commitment mindset.'
Collaborate with vendors to roll out Fleet-wide safety campaigns (e.g., 'Hand Safety Month,' 'Electrical Safety Week') that engage the frontline workforce
Partner with Fleet EHS Coordinator proactively managing Fleet’s (Safety) Culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
5+ Years of Experience in EHS management, with at least 3 years specifically managing contractors in high-risk industries (Data Centers, Construction, Oil & Gas, Semiconductor, or Heavy Manufacturing)
5+ Years of Experience managing EHS across multiple sites or regions
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), NEBOSH Diploma, or country-equivalent (e.g., CMIOSH, CRSP)
Preferred
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001)
Deep expertise in Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E / CSA Z462) and Arc Flash mitigation
Strong working knowledge of Contractor Management Standards (e.g., ANSI/ASSP Z10, ISO 45001)
Familiarity with Data Center infrastructure (UPS, Generators, Chillers, CRAC units, Fire Suppression)
Ability to negotiate and drive change with external vendor leadership and internal stakeholders who do not report to you
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or EHS Software (Gensuite, Enablon, Intelex) to visualize risk data
Ability to guide teams through emergency response scenarios
Benefits
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K program
Standard paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Company
Fleet Data Centers
Fleet Data Centers is a data infrastructure company that designs, constructs, and operates mega-scale data centers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase