EHS MANAGER presso Banda Group International, LLC

Job Title – EHS Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory Role: No

Location: On-Site in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 D.O.E.

Banda Group International, LLC is a world-class provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI offers a competitive salary, an excellent working environment, and a generous benefits package, including paid vacation, health insurance, and a robust 401K program. We are looking for an EHS Manager to join our dynamic team to support our client's projects in Fort Wayne, IN. 

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional will lead safety and compliance initiatives at our client’s data centers. This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety for employees, contractors, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, or high-tech environments and possess a strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations. The EHS Professional should be well-versed in industry regulations, have strong leadership skills, and be dedicated to cultivating a culture of safety.

The ideal candidate will be highly comfortable with technology, as this position involves using communication-intensive systems. Applicants should demonstrate strong technical aptitude and the ability to navigate and manage communication tools or platforms efficiently. If you have experience in high-tech industries coupled with industrial construction experience, we want to hear from you! 

Essential Skills:

Policy and Program Development:

• Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide EHS policies, procedures, and programs tailored to data center operations and construction environments.
• Ensure alignment of EHS initiatives with organizational objectives and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Training and Development:

• Organize, conduct, and oversee safety training programs for employees and contractors, educating them on necessary safety protocols, emergency response, hazardous materials, and safe work practices.
• Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as needed to address the evolving needs of data centers and construction environments.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, and site inspections to identify potential safety concerns
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including emergency response plans tailored to construction-related incidents and data center-specific risks such as high-voltage equipment,  battery storage systems, HVAC, and confined space work.

Incident Management:

• Investigate and document workplace accidents, near-misses, or other incidents in both construction and data center operations.
• Collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions and reduce the recurrence of safety incidents.
• Conduct root cause analyses and ensure proper incident reporting to leadership and regulatory agencies.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay updated with EHS regulations and industry standards specific to both construction and data centers.
• Ensure all company operations and activities comply with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other relevant safety standards.
• Prepare for and lead audits from regulatory agencies.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track, analyze, and report on EHS metrics to monitor safety performance, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Provide regular reports to senior management with recommendations based on analysis.

Sustainability & Environmental Compliance:

• Monitor environmental impact, including waste management, air quality, and energy efficiency initiatives to ensure sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with employees at all levels to promote and develop a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Collaborate with operations, security, maintenance teams, external stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure construction projects and data center operations meet all safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.

• 5 years of EHS experience in data centers, critical facilities, construction, or industrial environments.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other relevant safety standards.

• Certifications preferred: CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), OHST (Occupational Health and Safety Technician), or similar.

• Experience with contractor safety programs and vendor management.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Ability to respond to emergencies and manage crisis situations.

• Proficiency in EHS management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements:

• Availability to travel as necessary based in U.S.

Benefits:

• Pay is DOE
• Excellent working environment with a strong Corporate Office located in Mesa, AZ, to support you throughout your projects. 
• 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all FT employees. (Dependents can be added with payroll contributions.) 
• Medical plans PPO or HDHP Employer pays 80% of employee's premium. (Dependents can be added with payroll contributions.)
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees. 
• Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays a year.  
• Generous 401K, safe harbor program, up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match. 

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