Senior Manager Compliance - EHS

Senior Manager Compliance - EHSEquinix 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 Summary:The primary goal of Global Operations Compliance is to align with Equinix’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives by integrating them into our management systems. This is achieved through the establishment of a robust, quantifiable, and demonstrable internal control framework that ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and corporate policies across all geographic regions. Additionally, we strive to promote uniform adherence to all Equinix compliance standards on a global scale.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as a Global Senior Manager in Compliance-Environment Health and Safety (EHS), as an individual contributor. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing EHS compliance programs across our organization's global operations, and, in particular, our EMEA region. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of environmental, health, and safety performance, compliance, and risk management. Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement global EHS policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standardsDirect the overall regional support strategy, leveraging opportunities to enhance EHS compliance program effectiveness and improve risk mitigationLead and mentor a team of EHS professionals across the region, providing guidance and support to enhance compliance and performanceCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance and risk reductionMonitor and report on EHS metrics, incidents, and trends to senior leadership and regulatory agenciesStay current with evolving EHS regulations and standards, adapting policies and practices, as necessaryAssist in the development and delivery of EHS training programs to employees at all levelsProvide support with Customer audits, customer presentations and Request-for-Information (RFIs)Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor in EHS, offering recommendations to streamline processes and resolve complex EHS issuesConduct regular audits to identify and address potential EHS risks and non-compliance issuesSupervises the planning, execution, and coordination of the annual EHS audit and assessment program (both internal and external) within the regionsEstablishes and sustains audit criteria and controls, aligning them with industry standards, Equinix policies, and best practicesChampion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organizationResponsible for EHS vendor managementQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in EHS related subject or EngineeringQualified in safety to national country levelCertified Lead Auditor in ISO14001, ISO45001 or ISO50001Extensive experience in leading EHS compliance and management systems (10 years+) in in critical process industries such as data centre, IT, telecommunication, airlines, or other industrial environmentsProven experience in implementing ISO14001, ISO45001 across multiple sites. ISO50001 is desirable and policy developmentExcellent leadership, communication, planning and collaboration skillsProven track record in implementing and managing EHS compliance programsExpert knowledge level of EHS and energy regulatory, risk and compliance requirements as related to data centre operationsAbility to sort through complex technical issues and implement innovative solutions to resolve difficult problemsProactive and with good analytical skills and problem-solving mind-setExcellent writing and presentation skillsResilient, agile, decisive, and culturally aware Ability to multi-task and handle competing prioritiesMust be able to travel internationally, up to 25%Equinix 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.