Data Center Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Location: Keflavik

Job Summary:The DataCenterEHSManageris responsible fordeveloping, implementing, andmaintainingcomprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and incident-free datacenterenvironment. This role partners closely with operations, facilities, engineering, contractors, and leadership to manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and promote a strong safety culture across all datacenteractivities.

Key Responsibilities:

• EHSProgram Management

• Develop, implement, and continuously improveVernesite-specificand company-widehealth and safety programs aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements

• Establishand developEHSpolicies, procedures, and standard operating practices for datacenteroperations

• Lead hazard identification,createrisk assessments, and job safety analyses for critical activities

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders from wider VerneEHSnetwork to ensure alignment of safety management system throughout the business

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable localIcelandic, EU(where applicable)and relevantinternational EHS regulations

• Maintain required permits, licenses, and documentation

• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies and inspections

Incident Management & Prevention

• Ensure allEHSincidents and observations are recorded and actioned to closure

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventativeactionplans

• Track andanalysesafety metrics, trends,andensure compliance to VerneEHSKey Performanceindicators

• Drive proactive safety initiativesin line with safety trendsto reduce incidents andnear-misses

• Ensure post incident lessons learnt communications with the wider business.

Training & Safety Culture

• Develop and deliver health and safety trainingand induction materialfor employees, contractors, and visitors

• Conductemployee and contractortoolbox talksandsafety briefings

• Promote aNo-Blameculture of safety accountability and continuous improvement

• Ensure Verne’s central H&S training needs analysis and training matrix is kept up to date

• Lead, organise and coordinate site H&S committee

• Act as the workplace elected Occupational health and safety representative.

Contractor & Vendor Safety

• Review and approve contractor safety plans, risk assessments,method statementsand permits to work

• Ensure contractor training and competency requirements are met prior to workscommencing

• Monitor contractor compliance withstrictsite safety requirements(PPE, supervision, segregations, inspection tag etc)

• Conductregularaudits and inspections of contractor activities

Emergency Preparedness

• Maintainintegrity of siteemergency response and business continuity plans

• Coordinate fire safety, evacuation drills, and emergency response exercises

• Collaborate with facilities, security, and local emergency services

Audits & Reporting

• Conduct regularscheduledsafety inspections and audits of datacenterfacilitiesdesignedtoidentifynon-conformances before anexternal audit.

• Prepare reports for leadership on safety performance,ISO 45001/ISO14001compliance, andidentifiedsafetyrisks

• Support internal and external audits

• Carry out workplace surveys and assessments to ensure Verne meets Finnish occupational health requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of health and safety experience in datacenters, critical facilities, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments

• Strong knowledge of Icelandic workplace safety (Vinnueftirlitiðguidelines, OSH Act No. 46/1980, HMS regulations, ÍST EN 50110, etc.), and datacentersafety practices

• Experience in leading and managing ISO 45001and ISO 14001standard audit

• Experienceinmanaging contractor safety

• Experiencewith electrical safety, confined spaces, LOTO, and fire suppression systems

• in-depthknowledge and experience in developing and implementingpermit-to-work systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH,IOSH,NVQ-Level 5 or 6,NEBOSH, or equivalent

• Experience supporting large-scale or hyperscale datacenteror Critical environments

• Understanding of construction related risks including contractor management in live operational spaces.