Operations Compliance Advisor

Operations Compliance AdvisorEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryAt Equinix, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) stewardship is of paramount concern. This position is responsible for the implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of Equinix’s Global EHS policies and processes. It will also play a key role in further enhancing culture of safety awareness within our data center environments.ResponsibilitiesImplements EHS Program for the sites in scope in partnership with Global EHS, Data Center Leadership, and Country/ Site EHS Leads. Ensures compliance with Hong Kong local law and regulationsWorks closely with Data Center Management and Staff to enhance our Culture of Environmental, Health and Safety compliancePrimary force driving employee engagement in EHS programs at Hong Kong Data Centers within, enhancing culture of teamwork, influencing others to prioritize EHS as a key component to successResponsible for development and continued implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements (e.g. environmental permits, spill prevention plans, site inspections, PPE requirements, risk assessments, hazardous chemical inventory)Performs routine site inspections and monitors EHS performance for a group of Data Centers including holding routine EHS meetings working with site management/leads for further engagementEnsures reporting, analyzes trends, and makes recommendations to modify and improve EHS practices working with Global EHS as appropriateDevelops and monitors a program to ensure customer, employee, subcontractor EHS practices in regionEnsures all environmental health and safety incidents are reported are investigated using proper root cause analysis methods working with Global EHS as appropriateDevelop, organizes, monitors, and conducts EHS training as needed and provides leadership for community of EHS site leads at each siteImplements Equinix Global EHS policies and procedures and tools as appropriate and implements compliance standards (14001, 450001 and 50001 as applicable)Supports Customer audits on EHS as requiredResponsible for ensuring any audit findings (customer, external, internal audits) have been resolved within their scope of responsibilityEnsures all required EHS records are maintained for each site within the scope assigned (e.g. permits, risk assessments, training, inspections, EHS compliance binder etc.)Evaluates new workplace changes, processes, equipment, substances, or procedures for compliance. Recommends corrective actions as appropriateSupports as a co-auditor, the internal EHS audit program at another region/country/Data Center as requested by Global EHSThis position will require travel to the company’s various Data Centers within assigned scope of Data Centers.  It may also require additional national and international travelQualifications3+ years experience running or supporting an EHS program in data center, construction, manufacturing, or similar sectorExperience with ISO14001, ISO50001 and ISO45001 implementation a plusUndergraduate degree in Occupational Safety and Health preferred but not required (so long as demonstrated comparable experience), Graduate Degree a plusRegistered Safety Officer from the Labour Department in Hong KongRegistered Safety Auditor from the Labour Department is highly preferredFirst Aid Certificate HolderProactive with strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, problem solving mind-set, and ability to write reportsHigh integrity, skilled communicator, ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities working with different levels of colleagues/stakeholders across EquinixExperience working with various cross-functional teams and culturesMay be required to perform on call work to support EHS issues in off hoursEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.