Data Centre Safety Manager

Key responsibilities - operational and technical risk

• Provide safety oversight for electrical work interfaces, energized equipment, isolation and lockout/tagout, switching coordination, arc-flash exposure and simultaneous activities in live data halls.

• Assess safe systems of work for heavy rack deliveries, lifting and rigging, material handling, battery systems, working at height, temporary works, confined spaces where relevant and high-density IT installation.

• Review method statements, risk assessments, permits to work and job safety analyses for high-risk activities, ensuring that scope, boundaries, competence, emergency arrangements and hold points are understood.

• Partner with engineering teams on the risks introduced by direct-to-chip liquid cooling, CDUs, coolant handling, pressurized circuits, leak detection, hot surfaces and changing rack densities.

• Participate in readiness reviews before energization, commissioning, major deployments and changes in operating configuration; confirm critical safety issues are resolved or escalated before work proceeds.

• Coordinate emergency planning and drills with colocation operators and emergency responders for fire, evacuation, electrical incidents, coolant leaks, medical emergencies and loss of critical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities - investigations and culture

• Lead or coordinate investigations of incidents, unsafe conditions and high-potential near misses involving Mistral activities; use structured causal analysis and share actionable learning across the portfolio.

• Challenge the completeness and quality of provider or contractor investigations when Mistral personnel or equipment may be exposed; track preventive measures through verification.

• Coach engineers, managers and vendors to identify hazards early, stop unsafe Mistral-controlled work and raise concerns without hesitation.

• Build strong partnerships with operations, construction, logistics, physical security, compliance and HR; communicate safety expectations clearly in written guidance, training and site discussions.

• Provide practical support to other regions during major incidents, rapid expansion or unusual operational risk.

What success looks like

• Critical activities are governed by clear, adopted controls and a consistent standard across sites.

• High-severity findings are visible, owned and resolved; incident learning results in verified preventive action.

• Site and contractor training, emergency readiness and compliance evidence are maintained and readily accessible.

• The safety program scales with infrastructure growth without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Minimum qualifications

• At least 5 years of practical health and safety experience in operational, industrial, construction or mission-critical environments.

• Experience implementing safety programs, contractor controls, inspections, risk assessments, investigations and training.

• Working knowledge of occupational safety regulations and high-risk work controls; ability to coordinate country-specific requirements.

• Strong communication and influencing skills across technical teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders; fluent professional English.

• Ability to work regularly on site and travel between data center locations; valid driving licence where required for site access.

Preferred qualifications

• Data center, manufacturing, power infrastructure or complex construction experience involving employees and multiple contractors.

• Experience with electrical safety, critical mechanical systems, commissioning and work in live operational facilities.

• Recognized HSE qualification and familiarity with ISO 45001-based management systems.

• Experience with international portfolios, colocation operators and high-density IT or liquid-cooled systems.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.

For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.