Data Centre Safety Engineer - Build Safe, Compliant Ops

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

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.