Senior Compliance Operations Analyst (Health & Safety) – Fluent Dutch Required

Equinix; Amsterdam; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working environment

27 days annual leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company Pension Plan

Ongoing professional development

Subsidised lunch

Zusammenfassung

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, seeking a Compliance Operations Senior Analyst (Health, Safety & Environment) to lead safety, compliance and continual improvement across the Netherlands data centres.

You will partner with site leadership, drive risk-based audits, investigate incidents, and implement ISO 45001/14001 programs while strengthening a proactive safety culture. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with regular travel within the Netherlands.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in Health & Safety, Compliance or EHS in regulated environments.
• Experience in data centres or critical infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch Health & Safety legislation (Arbowet) and practical application.

Aufgaben

• Lead delivery and continuous improvement of HSE and compliance programmes across multiple sites.
• Serve as trusted HSE advisor to site leadership and support risk management.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch regulations and Equinix standards; manage audits and inspections.

Kenntnisse

HSE experience

Audits & compliance

Incident investigation

ISO 45001

Dutch Arbowet knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

MVK/HVK/NEBOSH Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Compliance Operations Senior Analyst (Health, Safety & Environment)

Fluent Dutch Required

Location: Netherlands (Regular travel to Equinix data centres)

Lead safety, compliance and continuous improvement in a critical infrastructure environment

At Equinix, we power the digital world, and the safety of our people, customers and partners is fundamental to our success.

We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environment professional to join our EMEA West Compliance team, supporting operations across the Netherlands. This role plays a key part in ensuring legal compliance, strengthening our safety culture, and driving continual improvement across some of the world's most critical digital infrastructure facilities.

You will act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, providing practical guidance, oversight and expertise to ensure our sites operate safely, effectively and in line with both Dutch legislation and Equinix standards.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced HSE professional who is comfortable working independently, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and driving meaningful improvements in safety and compliance performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of Health, Safety & Environment and compliance programmes across multiple sites
• Serve as a trusted HSE advisor to site leadership teams, supporting operational decision-making and risk management
• Ensure compliance with Dutch Health & Safety legislation (Arbowet and related regulations) and Equinix requirements
• Plan and execute risk-based audits, inspections and assurance activities, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions
• Lead and facilitate incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring effective preventative and corrective measures are implemented
• Support the development and maintenance of RI&E assessments, procedures, management systems and compliance documentation
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification activities
• Analyse safety performance data, identify trends and provide meaningful recommendations to leadership teams
• Drive a proactive safety culture through engagement, coaching and influencing operational stakeholders
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that strengthen risk management, compliance and operational excellence
• Maintain awareness of legislative developments and industry best practice, supporting implementation across the business
• Build effective relationships with contractors, suppliers, auditors and operational teams to ensure a consistent approach to safety and compliance

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience within Health & Safety, Compliance or EHS roles in a regulated, technical or operational environment
• Experience working within data centres, critical infrastructure, engineering, telecommunications, industrial or similar high-risk environments is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Dutch Health & Safety legislation (Arbowet) and its practical application
• Experience managing audits, inspections, compliance programmes and management systems
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Experience supporting or maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 1401 management systems
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders from front-line operations through to senior leadership
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate compliance requirements into practical operational guidance
• Fluent Dutch and English
• Relevant HSE qualification such as MVK, HVK, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Experience leading compliance or HSE improvement projects
• Experience working within multinational or highly regulated organisations
• Membership of a recognised HSE professional body

Why join Equinix?

• Influence safety and compliance across a growing critical infrastructure portfolio
• Work with operational leaders and subject matter experts across EMEA
• Drive meaningful improvements that directly impact people, customers and business performance
• Gain exposure to international standards, governance frameworks and best practice
• Join a collaborative, highly respected Compliance and EHS function with strong opportunities for growth and development

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
• 27 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Subsidised lunch provided on location (voluntary opt‑in)

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.