Data Centre Safety Engineer

Volta; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Volta

Retirement contributions

Health benefits

Vacation days

Job summary

Volta is seeking a Data Centre Safety Engineer to implement and continually improve our health and safety management system across mission-critical facilities. You will work with site operations, engineering and contractors to identify hazards, while fostering a proactive safety culture.

Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in safety or engineering and 3–5 years in data centres or similar environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related.
• NEBOSH General Certificate / Diploma preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in health & safety in data centres or similar environments.
• Experience deploying Safe system of work.
• Experience leading safety investigations.
• ISO 45001 knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the site health and safety management system in line with local regulatory requirements and Volta policies.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments (RAMS) and inputs on arc flash studies and safe systems of work.
• Lead safety incident and near-miss reporting, investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate contractor safety processes, inductions and performance monitoring.
• Plan and deliver safety inspections, audits and compliance checks; coordinate audits.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns for staff and contractors.
• Monitor, analyze and report safety KPIs to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in safety/engineering

Job description

About Volta

Volta is the category-defining, fully vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform – from capital to clusters to software, under a founder-led enterprise. Our mission is The Utility of Compute™: AI infrastructure as dependable and available as electricity, for every organization that needs it. Launched with a $10B strategic partnership with one of the leading frontier AI labs, a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, and a $5B AI Infrastructure Fund, Volta is building the infrastructure layer of the AI era from the ground up. We are 100+ people across London, Palo Alto, and New York, with rapid growth expectations to hundreds.

About the Role

The Data Centre Safety Engineer is responsible for implementing and continuously improving the health and safety management system at VOLTA’s data Centre. The role supports all operational activities to be carried out safely and in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards and VOLTA policies.

Working very closely with site operations, engineering, construction and contractor teams, the position holder identifies hazards specific to mission-critical environments, including technical rooms, working at height and confined spaces, while supporting a strong, proactive safety culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Implement and maintain the site health and safety management system in line with local regulatory requirements and Volta policies.

· Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments and method statement (RAMS), and inputs on arc flash studies and overall site safe systems of work.

· Support Site team in activities safe processing.

· Lead safety incident and near-miss reporting, investigation and root cause analysis, and track corrective and preventive actions to closure.

· Participate in contractor safety process, including pre-qualification, site inductions, supervision standards and performance monitoring.

· Plan and deliver safety inspections, audits and compliance checks, and coordinate external regulatory and certification audits.

· Deliver safety training, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns for staff and contractors.

· Monitor, analyse and report safety KPIs to management.

Keep up to date with changes in legislation, standards and industry best practice, and update policies and procedures accordingly.

What success looks like in 12 months’ time:

· A fully embedded and documented safety management system.

· Measurable increase in near-miss and hazard reporting.

· Up-to-date risk assessments, and emergency response plans in place for all critical areas.

· 100% of operational staff and contractors inducted and trained on site-specific safety requirements.

· Successful completion of internal and external safety audits.

· Weekly/Monthly safety KPI dashboard established and used by leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Talent we are looking for

Qualifications

Essential:

· Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related demonstrated experience.

Preferable:

· Recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate / Diploma, or equivalent).

Experience

Essential:

· Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a health and safety role within data Centres, mission-critical facilities, utilities, nuclear, Aircraft or heavy industrial environments.

· Proven experience deploying or administering Safe system of work.

· Experience leading safety incident investigations.

Preferable:

· Experience supporting data Centre build out.

· Experience implementing or maintaining an ISO 45001 management system.

Knowledge

Essential:

· Health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to [Region/ Location].

· Risk assessment methodologies and the hierarchy of controls.

Skills

· Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify hazards and practical controls.

· Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and training delivery.

· High attention to detail, integrity and commitment to a generative safety culture.

· Team player who builds collaborative relationships across different teams.

Additional Information

· Travel between sites and occasionally to other regions may be required.

· The role requires regular site presence, including work in noisy and/or restricted-access environments.

· Successful candidates will be subject to background and security screening.

What We Offer

At Volta, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted and able to grow. We're building a company where you can make an impact, keep a healthy balance between work and life, and build a career you're proud of.
As a global team, we do our best to provide great benefits wherever you're based. While some benefits vary by country due to local regulations, we believe looking after our people is simply the right thing to do.

• Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary

• Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success

• Retirement/pension contributions

• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

• Generous number of vacation days each year

Additional Information

Background Checks

All offers of employment at Volta are conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening, which includes confirmation of your right to work, verification of your employment history and a criminal record check, where this is permitted by local law. Screening is carried out by Zinc, an accredited third-party provider, after an offer is made and all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

Equal Opportunity

Volta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on skills, qualifications, experience and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Accessibility

Volta is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will work with you to identify reasonable accommodations that enable you to participate fully in the hiring process.

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