Director
STACK's Director of Data Center Operations Safety is a key leadership role focused on safety performance, compliance, and continuous improvement within our operating data centers. The successful candidate will develop and support implementation of EHS procedures. They will be a technical resource for the Critical Operations team members and involved in the oversight and planning, as it relates to environment, health and safety, for critical maintenance and special projects. They will create goals for continually improving all aspects of data center safety to ensure we are minimizing risks and protecting people. Additionally, they will support the EHS aspects of commissioning data centers and the hand-off from construction to operations.
The role requires a creative mind, a desire to get things done, knowledge of regulations and best practices for operating data centers, a skill in developing relationships, a passion for people, and a sincere desire to improve every day. Being successful at STACK requires adaptability, attention to detail, commitment to doing the right thing, and the energy to respond to immediate needs while planning for the future.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working with Critical Operations to implement effective management processes to address high-risk activities including electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and contractor management.
- Developing and implementing health and safety procedures.
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with multi-employer worksites.
- Creating content and providing safety training on various topics covered under 29 CFR 1910.
- Assisting with the implementation of health and management systems (eg. ISO 45001).
- Leading incident investigations utilizing effective root cause analysis tool and overseeing the implementation of corrective actions.
- Conducting site assessments and assisting Critical Operations teams with identifying and implementing corrective actions.
THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
- You don't get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple high-level priorities with competing timelines while welcoming a new, urgent challenge with ease.
- You pay attention to the details - meticulously, and every time. Nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
- You're collaborative. You enjoy working with others to solve problems - and people enjoy working with you. You can shift from being a leader to a contributor when needed.
- You're smart. You think five steps ahead and see issues from multiple angles. You're not just a problem-solver - you're a problem preventer.
WHY STACK?
- We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts - even a cell phone subsidy.
- We have a culture of appreciation, including quarterly STACK-O-LADES.
- Fun is part of our DNA, with (currently virtual) events, game nights, and barbecues.
- We're growing - this is a great time to join and make an impact!
THE COMPANY:
STACK infrastructure (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world's most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meet or exceed the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.
STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or military experience in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Systems, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years' experience with health and safety in critical operations environments; ideally data center operations.
- CSP or similar safety certification.
- Data center or critical operations experience.
- Experience with electrical safety and working knowledge of NFPA 70E.
- Experience communicating with leadership and providing business justifications for occupational health solutions.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ideal location is Hillsboro, OR, other STACK campuses will be considered.