Director Data Center Safety

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability 
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Summary:           The Director, Data Center Safety is the Data Center business unit's field safety lead. The Director implements the Circet USA safety management system, as owned and governed by Corporate Environmental Health and Safety (Corporate EHS), on data center job sites nationwide. This includes the Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program (OHS-01), the Circet USA Occupational Health and Safety Manual (OHS-02), federal and local regulations, and data center owner and general contractor site safety requirements. Data center scopes include structured cabling and low voltage, fiber and OSP to the site, and electrical and mechanical work, much of it performed by subcontractors. The Director inspects and audits job sites, oversees subcontractor safety performance in the field, supports incident investigations, and delivers Corporate EHS-approved training. Safety policy, program, and change management authority remains with Corporate EHS, as defined under Governance and Approvals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Schedule and perform safety inspections and Safety Team Audits of data center job sites, using Corporate EHS inspection tools, to verify that:
  • Practices conform to the Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program, OHS-01, and the Occupational Health and Safety Manual, OHS-02
  • Work conforms to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910, NFPA 70E, and applicable industry consensus standards
  • Work conforms to data center owner and general contractor site safety requirements
  • Data center scopes include:
    • Structured cabling and low voltage
    • Fiber and OSP to the site
    • Electrical and mechanical
• Prepare inspection reports and ensure that all completed inspections are in the database of record
• Prepare site specific safety plans that follow federal, state, local, customer and Circet rules and regulations for each project and update as conditions or job assignments change.
• Track inspection findings to closure and communicate status in all applicable internal and external systems
• Ensure all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions involving Circet USA employees or subcontractors are reported immediately to Corporate EHS and entered in the Incident Reporting App
• Support incident investigations and root cause analyses led by Corporate EHS, including site documentation and interviews, and verify that approved corrective and preventive actions are implemented on site
• Oversee subcontractor and lower-tiered subcontractor safety performance in the field, including verifying that subcontractors:
  • Comply with the Circet USA Subcontractor Management guide and SQE Agreement
• Participate in pre-construction (kickoff) meetings to review Circet USA, customer, and general contractor safety requirements, site competent person identification, JHA protocols, and incident reporting protocols
• Verify that lockout/tagout, energized work, and arc flash controls conform to NFPA 70E and OHS-02, and that lockout/tagout procedures are coordinated with the general contractor and all other employers on site
• Exercise and promote stop work authority per the OHS-02 Violation Notification Procedure, and notify Corporate EHS immediately when stop work is exercised
• Provide field safety data and trend observations to Corporate EHS and Data Center operations management, using Corporate EHS reporting formats and definitions, on:
  • Risks to the integrity of the safety management system as defined in OHS-01 and OHS-02
  • Violations of published customer and general contractor safety requirements
  • Risks to conformance to ISO 45001 requirements of the Integrated Management System
• Identify needs for new or revised procedures, JHAs, or site safety documentation and submit proposals to Corporate EHS through the Management of Change (MOC) process
• Deliver Corporate EHS-approved training on site or remotely as requested, and ensure training is documented in the LMS of record
• Serve as the Data Center business unit's primary field safety contact with Corporate EHS
• Performs other duties as requested by Manager

TRAVEL

• Willing to travel extensively, nationwide, to data center job sites
• Travel is by air with rental vehicles and by company vehicle
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet Circet USA MVR and insurance requirements
• Company vehicle use is subject to CK127 Enterprise Vehicle Code of Conduct
• Able to transport minor job-related tools and minor equipment to work locations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent, Technical degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction required
• Preferred:
  • OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Trainer (Construction)
  • Board or NASP safety certification (CHST, ASP, CSP, or NASP designation) or a safety designation from a reconized accredited institution
  • NFPA 70E training
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
• Demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft programs and applications
• Demonstrate proficient use of iOS and/or Android applications

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

• Exhibit personal power and leadership
• Exhibit self-awareness
• Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement
• Exhibit enthusiasmand determination
• Exhibit industry awareness
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
• Exhibit a strong problem solving approach
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Travel through active construction areas and safely navigate uneven ground, temporary walkways, stairs, ramps, and other common job-site conditions
• Climb stairs and, when necessary, use ladders or approved access systems to reach areas being inspected
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend to observe work areas, equipment, or site conditions
• Access data halls, electrical and mechanical spaces, rooftops, below-grade areas, and other parts of the site when needed to complete safety responsibilities
• Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear
• Carry a laptop, tablet, inspection equipment, and other job-related items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Use a computer, tablet, and mobile phone to document inspections, prepare reports, and communicate with project teams
• Drive or ride in a vehicle and travel by air as required to visit project locations
• Work in areas with construction noise, dust, changing temperatures, and outdoor weather conditions
• Remain on site for extended periods and work shifts that may exceed eight hours when project needs require it
• Maintain the mobility, balance, and awareness needed to move safely through an active construction site

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled

Pay Range in the United States: $110K - $167K based upon geography, skills, and experience.  May also be eligible for performance incentive opportunity based on company and individual goals and performance.