Operations Health and Safety Manager

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4, we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The H&S Manager acts as RSPP (Responsabile del Servizio di Prevenzione e Protezione dei rischi) as defined by Italian law.
They are responsible for implementing the group's H&S "OPS & Fit Out" program in Italy, working closely with all stakeholders: Data4 staff (especially Operations and Fit Out teams), contractors, clients, etc., in compliance with all applicable regulations and as part of a continuous improvement approach.

Travel requirements: Occasional travel in Europe

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy:

• Participate in the review of the H&S policy
• Contribute to the development and review of the annual H&S program
• Define and lead the organizational structure (H&S committee, meetings, processes, KPIs, etc.) for deploying the H&S program
• Collaborate closely with the H&S Manager "Construction" Italy on interface topics between Construction, Fit Out, and OPS, as well as H&S awareness initiatives
• Work with H&S peers in other countries to improve processes and define best practices
• Report to the Group H&S Manager on implementation status and escalate any difficulties to define solutions jointly
• Identify risk factors, assess risks, and implement health and safety measures in compliance with legislation
• Develop and maintain safety procedures
• Propose and organize training and information programs for employees
• Participate in H&S consultations and annual reviews
• Provide employees with clear information on:
  • General health and safety risks
  • Emergency procedures (first aid, fire, evacuation)
  • Designated emergency personnel
  • RSPP staff and occupational doctor
  • Specific risks and corresponding prevention rules
  • Hazards from dangerous substances (if applicable)
  • Prevention and protection actions implemented
    

On-site Activities:

• Conduct H&S audits and log findings in JIRA
• Ensure risk analyses for High-Risk Activities (HRA) are completed and that related measures are integrated into MOPs
• Assign green/yellow/red safety cards as appropriate
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for incidents and near-misses
• Oversee H&S action plans and track via JIRA
• Define and implement H&S awareness actions and tools
• Create H&S procedures, instructions, posters, etc.
• Propose and manage appropriate PPE for Data4 employees
• Lead evacuation drill planning and execution
• Contribute to the update of the Fire Safety Plan

Administrative Tasks:

• Monitor regulatory compliance and maintain awareness of H&S legal updates
• Update regulatory documents and those required by the Integrated Management System (IMS), e.g., Risk Assessment Document, Prevention Plans
• Ensure ISO 45001 compliance across countries where the group operates
• Maintain H&S dashboards and KPIs
• Manage the H&S document database to ensure proper organization and accessibility
• Propose training actions for Data4 teams
• Contribute to the improvement of H&S tools
• Participate in the annual H&S budget planning
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX files related to H&S initiatives (quotes, purchase orders, invoice tracking, etc.)
• Serve as the H&S point of contact for safety committees, labor inspectors, and official/legal entities
• Represent and defend Data4’s H&S positions with clients and contractors

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• High school diploma (minimum) plus certified completion of training courses on workplace risks and safety, including:
  • Risk prevention
  • Ergonomics and stress
  • Organizational and technical-administrative management
  • Communication and trade union relations
    OR
• Experience in one of the above H&S roles for at least six months before August 13, 2003, along with appropriate training
  OR
• A degree in one of the following fields: L7, L8, L9, L17, L23 or a Master’s in LM26, or an equivalent recognized qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience required
• Proven experience in operational H&S management on technical sites involving construction, industrial building management, contractors, and client operations

Technical Skills

• Ability to understand and implement labor law and H&S best practices (e.g., INRS)
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 45001
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools: FMEA, 5M, Root Cause Trees, PDCA
• H&S audit experience
• Experience in project participation and methodology
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory

General Skills

• Strong operational H&S culture
• Integrity, confidentiality, and ethics
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills
• High attention to detail
• Analytical mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability