EHS Construction Specialist
Vertiv · Milano, Italy
We are currently seeking an EHS Construction Specialist to join our dynamic team, with the flexibility to be based in the UK or one of our preferred European locations: Milan, Amsterdam, Stockholm or Helsinki.
This is an internationally focused role involving approximately 50–80% travel across the EMEA region, depending on project requirements. Given the level of travel involved, easy access to an international airport is essential.
The EHS Construction Specialist will be responsible for supporting large-scale projects across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on Vertiv Infrastructure Solutions projects. The role will involve developing, implementing and maintaining project safety programmes, ensuring compliance with relevant EMEA regulations and customer-specific safety requirements throughout project execution.
Where a project requires dedicated safety coordination, the EHS Construction Specialist will act as the Site Safety Coordinator. The role will also oversee subcontractor safety management, including pre-qualification, training records and auditing, while supporting other departments through safety audits, site visits and continuous improvement initiatives.
What kind of work will you be doing?
- Support and promote Vertiv's safety culture on Infrastructure Solutions projects.
- Develop and maintain the safety program, MS, RA for large projects in accordance with EMEA regulations.
- Create site-specific safety plans for project sites.
- Manage subcontractors, including pre-qualification, training records, and regular safety audits.
- Collect and maintain training certifications for subcontractors.
- Develop and conduct safety orientations and key training for specific work activities.
- Maintain and manage daily safety documentation on project sites.
- Implement and monitor Vertiv’s SWAT (Safety Walk and Talk) and Good Catch programs, including reporting.
- Track and analyze project safety performance and report trends.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Conduct regular safety audits, including subcontractor audits.
- Assist with developing Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for project tasks.
- Create Safety Plan for project tasks according customer requirements.
- Conduct user training for fall protection and other job-specific safety practices.
- Prepare monthly safety reports for Vertiv Leadership.
- Provide recommendations for on-site safety improvements.
What will make you successful?
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical field (preferred).
- Minimum of three years' experience in construction safety, preferably within large-scale or international construction projects.
- Knowledge of EMEA safety regulations, local laws, and EU directives.
- Fall protection and working-at-height experience (preferred).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Experience in conducting safety training and orientations.
- Analytical skills for risk assessment and safety performance management.
- Valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Standing and Walking: Frequent walking and standing for extended periods while conducting site inspections and safety audits.
- Climbing: Occasional climbing of ladders, scaffolding, and stairways during site visits and safety inspections.
- Bending and Stooping: Regular bending, stooping, and kneeling while inspecting work areas and safety conditions.
- Lifting: Occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 15 kg (e.g., safety equipment, documentation).
- Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and arms for writing reports, using tools, and operating computers.
- Visual Acuity: Clear vision (corrective lenses allowed) for reading documents, screens, and conducting site inspections.
- Hearing: Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in noisy construction environments.
- Extended Work Hours: Occasionally working outside regular business hours to align with project schedules and safety audits.
- Construction Site Exposure: Regular presence on active construction sites with varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
- Heights: Working at elevated locations, such as scaffolding, platforms, and rooftops, with required fall protection.
- Travel: Up to 80% travel across the EMEA region, including remote project sites, requiring overnight stays.
- Temperature Variations: Exposure to varying temperatures when working both indoors and outdoors.
- Willingness to work on-site and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- 50 - 80% travel across the EMEA region, depending on project needs.
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