Sr. Director, Environmental Health & Safety, APAC

Vantage Data Centers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center company is seeking a Senior Director of Environmental Health & Safety for the APAC region. This role involves leading a high-performing safety team, managing EHS strategies, and driving compliance with regional regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of EHS experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. A comprehensive benefits package is included, ensuring competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave exceeding local expectations

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive EHS experience across multiple sites.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong understanding of APAC health and safety regulations.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional safety strategy and culture.
• Engage with stakeholders and drive safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with APAC regulations.
• Manage EHS Third Party Risk Management program.
• Conduct audits and support incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Technical EHS expertise

Data analysis

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

NEBOSH diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Senior Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) for the APAC region. This leadership role is pivotal in shaping and executing our regional safety strategy, fostering a proactive safety culture, and aligning EHS initiatives with business growth and innovation.

You will lead a high-performing regional safety team, engage with internal and external stakeholders—including executives, customers, and vendors, and drive strategic safety initiatives across our data centers and construction sites. This role demands a blend of technical EHS expertise, strategic thinking, and executive presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary EHS liaison for APAC-based customers, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Build and mentor a high-performing regional EHS team, fostering leadership growth and technical excellence.
• Shape and execute regional safety strategy in alignment with global business objectives.
• Present safety performance metrics and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with APAC regulatory frameworks and navigate multi-country operational challenges.
• Champion a culture of safety innovation and proactive risk management.
• Lead EHS Managers and safety consultants in the region to implement and drive the Vantage safety program across project sites and operational facilities.
• Manage the EHS Third Party Risk Management program and vet contractor EHS programs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews of safe work practices to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and communicated globally.
• Deliver regulatory training programs and monitor evolving standards to assure compliance and proactive risk management.
• Analyze safety metrics and communicate results to leadership to drive action and accountability.
• Drive a standardized and harmonized approach across the Vantage global portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Technical Domains of Responsibility

• Electrical Safety (Energized Electrical Work, Arc Flash, NFPA 70E)
• Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
• Occupational Noise Exposure & Control
• Heat Stress & Illness Prevention
• Exposure Assessment (Industrial Hygiene)
• Emergency Response Planning
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space Entry
• Heavy Material Handling
• Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
• Construction-Related Risks (Cranes/Rigging, Trenching/Shoring, MEWPs)
• Fire/Life Safety
• Hazardous Substances Handling
• Waste Management
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Methodology
• 3rd Party Safety Supplier Management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive EHS experience across multiple sites.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of APAC health and safety regulations.
• NEBOSH diploma or equivalent advanced safety/risk management certification.
• Experience in strategic planning, data analysis, and performance improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly evolving infrastructure and operations.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.