Onsite Data Center Safety & EHS Leader

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Australia; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a seasoned leader in health, safety, and environmental management to oversee project-specific EHS plans and ensure compliance with Global Construction Safety Policy and OSHA regulations. You will coordinate with contractors and owners at client sites to drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive field experience, willingness to relocate nationwide, and the ability to manage risks across high-stakes data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, construction management, or engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in construction/safety management, preferably within a data center or mission critical facilities.
• 3+ years of senior level safety management or design management experience.
• Must be willing to relocate nationwide.
• Foundational understanding of emergency action and crisis management plans for the project.
• Understanding of conducting regular drills and ensure all personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
• Familiarity overseeing implementation of standards for access control, barricades, fire prevention, ergonomics, housekeeping, sanitation, PPE, and substance abuse.
• Ensuring compliance with permit systems for hot work, confined space, ground disturbance, critical lifts, energized electrical work, elevated work, ladders, and energy isolation.
• Onsite at client site.
• EPA standards (OSHA plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage project-specific EHS Plans aligned with the Global Construction Safety Policy and OSHA regulations.
• Oversee prevention strategies and controls for high-risk activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical work, confined space).
• Ensure risk assessments (including HRAs) are conducted and integrated into schedules and planning.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and oversee HRA controls, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate and report all incidents, injuries, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Lead weekly safety meetings, participate in safety committees, and foster a positive safety culture through collaboration.
• Prepare and submit monthly safety management reports (incident summaries, audit results, improvement initiatives).
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and the Owner to clarify policies, verify compliance, and participate in meetings and job walks.
• Deliver safety orientation and ensure effective training communication for a diverse workforce, maintaining all training records.
• Certify and sign off on the project-specific EHS Plan's compliance alongside the Contractor Site Manager and Construction Manager.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, construction management, or engineering

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a seasoned leader in health, safety, and environmental management to oversee project-specific EHS plans and ensure compliance with Global Construction Safety Policy and OSHA regulations. You will coordinate with contractors and owners at client sites to drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive field experience, willingness to relocate nationwide, and the ability to manage risks across high-stakes data