Job Title: Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager
Location: Keflavik
Job Summary: The Data Center EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and incident-free data center environment. 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 data center activities.
Key Responsibilities:
EHS Program Management
Develop, implement, and continuously improve Verne site-specific and company-wide health and safety programs aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements
Establish and develop EHS policies, procedures, and standard operating practices for data center operations
Lead hazard identification, create risk assessments, and job safety analyses for critical activities
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders from wider Verne EHS network to ensure alignment of safety management system throughout the business
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable local Icelandic, EU (where applicable) and relevant international EHS regulations
Maintain required permits, licenses, and documentation
Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies and inspections
Incident Management & Prevention
Ensure all EHS incidents and observations are recorded and actioned to closure
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventative action plans
Track and analyse safety metrics, trends, and ensure compliance to Verne EHS Key Performance indicators
Drive proactive safety initiatives in line with safety trends to reduce incidents and near-misses
Ensure post incident lessons learnt communications with the wider business.
Training & Safety Culture
Develop and deliver health and safety training and induction material for employees, contractors, and visitors
Conduct employee and contractor toolbox talks and safety briefings
Promote a No-Blame culture 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 statements and permits to work
Ensure contractor training and competency requirements are met prior to works commencing
Monitor contractor compliance with strict site safety requirements (PPE, supervision, segregations, inspection tag etc)
Conduct regular audits and inspections of contractor activities
Emergency Preparedness
Maintain integrity of site emergency 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 regular scheduled safety inspections and audits of data center facilities designed to identify non-conformances before an external audit.
Prepare reports for leadership on safety performance, ISO 45001/ISO14001 compliance, and identified safety risks
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 data centers, critical facilities, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of Icelandic workplace safety (Vinnueftirlitið guidelines, OSH Act No. 46/1980, HMS regulations, ÍST EN 50110, etc.), and data center safety practices
Experience in leading and managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standard audit
Experience in managing contractor safety
Experience with electrical safety, confined spaces, LOTO, and fire suppression systems
in-depth knowledge and experience in developing and implementing permit-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 data center or Critical environments
Understanding of construction related risks including contractor management in live operational spaces.