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Manager, Health and Safety

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syncreon international groupKansas City, MOyesterday

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Manager, Health and SafetyHealth & Safety Specialist – Lead Safety Initiatives for Exciting New Data Center Start-Ups!
Location: Kansas City, Mo Travel Required: 50–75% | Multiple Locations Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working closely with operational teams, and takes pride in creating safe workplaces? This is your opportunity to play a key role in launching new data center operations with a global logistics leader! We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives for traveling teams responsible for assembling, placing, and setting up data towers at new data center locations. This role will focus on developing site-specific safety plans, conducting risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout each project. If you're passionate about workplace safety, enjoy identifying and preventing risks, and thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise makes a real impact — we want to hear from you! Why This Opportunity Stands OutLead health and safety initiatives for new data center start-up projects Play a key role in establishing safe work practices across multiple locations Work closely with Operations, customer safety teams, and site leadership Develop safety programs, conduct inspections, and drive accident prevention initiatives Help build a strong safety-first culture for traveling operational teams Gain hands-on experience supporting new site launches and project-based operations Travel to new locations and lead safety activities as projects progress Join a growing global organization with opportunities for professional growth
What You'll Do:
  • Lead health and safety activities for traveling teams supporting new data center start-up projects
  • Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans, procedures, and risk assessments aligned with company policies and customer requirements
  • Conduct routine safety inspections, workplace audits, and hazard assessments to identify and address potential risksEnsure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and established customer safety standards
  • Oversee safe work practices related to material handling, equipment movement, assembly activities, and equipment placement
  • Provide safety orientations, training, and ongoing guidance to employees, contractors, and other onsite personnel
  • Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, and compliance-related materials
  • Partner with Operations leadership and customer safety teams to identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, and support safe project execution
  • Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reduce workplace injuries and operational risksEnsure employees follow proper safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment (PPE), and comply with established work practices
  • Support internal and external safety audits, address findings, and monitor corrective action completion
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs focused on hazard awareness, accident prevention, and safe equipment operation
  • Communicate safety concerns, incident trends, and corrective action progress to site leadership and appropriate stakeholders
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen workplace safety practices and employee engagement
  • Travel to subsequent data center locations to establish and oversee health and safety activities as each new project begins
What We're Looking For:
  • Experience in occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), or workplace safety within warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, construction, or similar operational environments
  • Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and hazard prevention practices
  • Experience developing and implementing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and performing workplace inspections
  • Knowledge of incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
  • Experience providing safety training, employee orientations, and workplace hazard awareness programs
  • Familiarity with safe material handling practices, equipment operation, and operational safety requirements
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to partner effectively with Operations leadership, employees, contractors, and customer representatives
  • Experience maintaining safety records, compliance documentation, and inspection reports
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple safety priorities in fast-paced environments
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel approximately 50–75% to support new project locations
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred
  • Experience supporting new site launches, operational start-ups, or project-based safety programs
  • Background in data center operations, equipment installation, construction, logistics, or technology infrastructure environments
  • Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and applicable environmental and safety management standardsOSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour training
  • First Aid/CPR certification or First Responder training
  • Experience conducting internal safety audits and supporting external regulatory or customer audits
  • Familiarity with DOT compliance, EPA regulations, and material handling equipment safety
  • Experience using safety reporting systems, incident tracking tools, and safety performance dashboards
  • Professional safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, or CHST are a plus
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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Kansas City, MO

Occupation

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Industry

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Posted

yesterday

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