Operations H&S Manager Italy

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:

To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility

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

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