EHS Manager, Data Centre

Position Title: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Reporting To: Global EHS Director and APAC Director of Construction
Location: Japan

Role Summary:

The EHS Manager is responsible for supporting local leadership in cultivating and continuously enhancing a strong Environmental, Health, and Safety culture across worksites in Japan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred, or at least 10 years of experience in construction EHS.
• Completion of foundational safety training such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction, Incident Investigation, OSHA 500.
• Professional certifications like CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or SHEP are advantageous.
• Solid understanding of EHS Management Systems.
• Familiarity with internal EHS policies and procedures.
• Formal training in incident investigation methodologies (e.g., TapRooT®, 5 Whys).
• Proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Additional training may be required as directed by the Global EHS Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote EHS awareness and integrate it into line management responsibilities and goals.
• Support line management in:
  • Implementing EHS Management Systems.
  • Tracking EHS performance objectives.
  • Coordinating with contractors and regulatory bodies on EHS matters.
  • Identifying and evaluating site-specific risks.
  • Creating localized procedures, instructions, and checklists.
  • Developing and overseeing site-specific EHS plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with EHS policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Planning and participating in internal and external audits.
  • Resolving issues within BIM 360.
• Submit monthly site work hour reports to the Global Safety Director.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and maintain site-specific safety plans.
• Review risk assessments and method statements before work begins.
• Collaborate with client EHS representatives and attend related meetings.
• Conduct monthly site inspections and document findings in BIM 360.
• Assist in setting and tracking site safety objectives.
• Analyze safety observation trends monthly.
• Liaise with government agencies as needed.
• Distribute quarterly EHS training completion statistics.
• Immediately intervene in any unsafe acts.
• Communicate updates on legal and regulatory requirements to staff.
• Organize and/or deliver EHS training for staff and site personnel.
• Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure emergency drills are conducted as required.
• Report all incidents promptly.
• Oversee DataScope implementation, training, and reporting.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit an application along with an updated CV detailing your relevant experience to this job ad.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.