Environmental & Health Safety Technician

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Title: Environmental & Health Safety Technician

Location: Haarlem, Netherlands (on-site)

Permanent role, full time employee

About us:

Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) provides information management services that help organizations lower the costs, risks and inefficiencies of managing their physical and digital data. The company's solutions enable customers to protect and better use their information-regardless of its format, location or lifecycle stage-so they can optimize their business and ensure proper recovery, compliance and discovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain manages billions of information assets, including business records, electronic files, medical data, emails and more for organizations around the world.

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Primary purpose of the role:

The EHS Technician will support Environment, Health, and Safety operations at our data center facilities and construction in the Netherlands. You will work closely with EHS Managers, Operations Teams, Construction Teams and external vendors to ensure compliance with local, national, and EU regulations while promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

The EHS Technician must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be committed to building collaborative relationships with contractors and operations to facilitate overall implementation of the health and safety program.

As an EHS Technician, you will be a critical part of our on-site team supporting the safe and environmentally responsible operation of mission-critical infrastructure in our data center(s) across the Netherlands.

Working closely with EHS Managers, Facility Operations, Security, and Vendors, your role is to implement and maintain proactive EHS programs, ensure compliance with Dutch (Arbowet), EU (EU-OSHA, REACH, RoHS) regulations, and company-specific safety management systems.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for a professional with a strong technical background, attention to detail, and a passion for workplace safety and sustainability.

This position will primarily be working in a construction environment and will directly report to the Head of Global Health and Safety with dotted lines to the VP of Construction EMEA.

Your role in our mission:

• Collaborate with contractors and site leadership with a collaborative approach to implementation of site EHS regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with monitoring and ensuring compliance with Dutch and EU EHS regulations, including Arbowet (Dutch Working Conditions Act), REACH, RoHS, and other relevant standards.
• Support fire drills, first-aid readiness, and emergency response plans.
• Oversee, inspect, audit EHS compliance within construction activities; drive continuous improvements through control implementation for identified risks.
• Lead, attend, coordinate meetings with contractors and site leadership to drive accountability and risk identification within HRW activities.
• Conduct incident response and investigations for assigned IMDC site in coordination with Iron Mountain Global Safety, Risk, and Security (GSRS) management.
• Provide a thorough analysis of EHS risks and the development of appropriate mitigating strategies.
• Collaborate and contribute to the creation of EHS policies and procedures within IMDC global EHS strategy.
• Coordinate Emergency Response and related evacuation planning and drills.
• Provide timely reports on identified EHS trends and risks, concern reports, near misses, and other incidents within the assigned sites.
• Must be able to appropriately and effectively communicate and facilitate walkthroughs with any regulatory authority.
• Manage EHS management system for contractor validation and verification.
• Assign, manage, and ensure accuracy of EHS penalties/ incentives to contractors within contractual scopes.
• Run projects and other assigned duties as needed.

Key Skills, Requirements, and Competencies:

• 1-3 years of experience in Construction Safety.
• MBO or HBO degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• MVK (Middelbare Veiligheidskundige) certification preferred; willingness to pursue is acceptable.
• Knowledge of Dutch and European safety legislation.
• Ability to facilitate and diffuse crucial conversations
• Must be able to multitask effectively during busy times, exercise patience, and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Computer experience (GSuite preferred), able to create and manipulate spreadsheet information.
• Candidates need to possess the skills to deliver professional, helpful, high-quality service meeting the needs and desires of our customers.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills, as well as strong leadership traits in order to deal effectively with colleagues, visitors, and customers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with governmental regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and verbal).

Discover what awaits you:

• Discover Limitless Possibilities: Embark on an exciting journey with Iron Mountain, a global organization that embraces transformation and innovation.
• Empowering Inclusion: Join a supportive environment where everyone's voice is heard, opinions are valued, and feedback is encouraged, fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Global Connectivity: Connect with 26,000+ talented individuals from 59 countries, opening doors to diverse cultures and fostering global learning opportunities.
• Championing Individuality: Be part of a winning team that celebrates diversity and encourages individual differences to drive greatness.
• Competitive Total Rewards: supporting your career at Iron Mountain, family, personal wellness, and wellbeing. (Local benefits may vary based on country-specific policies.)
• Embrace Flexibility: Experience the freedom of remote/hybrid work, enabling a harmonious work-life balance (dependent on role).
• Unleash Your Potential: Access abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, preparing you for a digitalized future.
• Valuing Every Contribution: Join a workplace that actively encourages and supports all talents, recognizing the unique impact of each individual.
• Pioneering Sustainability: Contribute to our vision of fostering a sustainable and thriving workforce, leaving an enduring legacy for generations to come.