Job Description

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

The Vice President, EHS sets direction and vision for CloudHQ’s environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs. The Vice President, EHS also oversees all aspects of all Environment, Health, and Safety programs to ensure company compliance with various regulatory authorities.

What You Will Get to Do

• Collaborates with leadership across all departments to set strategies and maintain operational excellence in the EHS program
• Designs and deploys EHS processes that demonstrate continuous improvement in EHS stewardship
• Analyzes performance, identifies opportunities, and sets strategies for year-over-year program maintenance and improvement
• Develops operational planning and governance processes related to EHS, including policy development, audits, compliance initiatives, government reporting, and identification of best practice initiatives
• Establishes key EHS metrics for the company that drive synergies between CloudHQ’s strategic business objectives and the EHS group
• Provides regular reports on the progress toward EHS goals, activities, and results from any regulatory inspections
• Sets appropriate staffing and EHS education/training goals for all project teams companywide.
• Leads global business continuity and emergency response management program
• Monitors and reports on relevant changes in applicable OSHA and environmental regulations/requirements related to CloudHQ operations
• Plays a key role in company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program and serves as lead of the environmental and safety aspects
• Supports relationships with customers and other stakeholders for purposes of EHS systems interface and deployment
• Assumes EHS operational responsibilities as needed
• Oversight of multiple EHS projects as assigned, potentially globally

What You Bring to The Role

• A minimum of 15 years of experience with a majority of experience in leading EHS in major construction projects
• Must have extensive experience with EHS oversight for multiple projects/locations
• Highly adept at incident investigations, root cause analysis, and mitigation
• Ability to put strategy into action and influence across various functions and levels within the organization
• Innovative and thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Superior organization skills with the ability to maintain progress against important deadlines
• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to train and motivate staff members
• Adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency to accomplish tasks on or ahead of schedule while still maintaining quality
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Strong teaming skills; works well with internal and external team members and drives execution through collaboration and networking
• An assertive personality style is needed to ensure that processes are completed and moving on to the next stage of completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to respond to emails and phone calls after hours in the event of an emergency
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic US and international sites as needed

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess

• A bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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