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Job Summary
The Compliance Operations Senior Analyst plays a key role in supporting and strengthening Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and operational compliance across data center sites. The role is responsible for resolving compliance issues, supporting the implementation of regulatory and management system requirements, and ensuring alignment with global standards such as ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
This position partners closely with site operations (1st Line of Defense) to promote a strong EHS culture, ensure compliance with local legislation, and drive continuous improvement across Equinix management systems. Operates with a high degree of independence on day-to-day activities and receives general guidance for new assignments.
Responsibilities
Audits & Certifications
- Manage internal and external audit planning across data centers for EHS and related standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and other applicable certifications.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to schedule and track audits within the audit management system.
- Conduct internal audits with a focus on environmental compliance, health & safety practices, and operational risk controls, identifying findings, key risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Support the timely closure of audit findings, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are tracked and implemented effectively.
- Monitor and report audit findings status, contributing to compliance and EHS performance reporting.
- Partner with the 1st Line of Defense to prepare for external audits, providing EHS subject matter expertise (SME) and guidance as required.
Management Systems- Support the maintenance and ongoing development of Equinix's Global Management Systems (GMS), with a focus on environmental, health, and safety standards and compliance requirements.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of EHS processes, procedures, and documentation across sites.
- Communicate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to site teams, ensuring effective implementation and adoption.
- Ensure EHS and compliance records are accurately maintained in local and global systems, including records related to audits, incidents, training, and regulatory requirements.
Program Management- Produce reports and dashboards to track EHS compliance KPIs and performance metrics, including audit readiness, findings closure, and risk trends.
- Manage and track audit and compliance program activities, including follow-up with 1st Line of Defense on open findings and action items.
- Identify areas for improvement in EHS performance, compliance processes, and risk management practices, and participate in improvement initiatives and projects.
- Support cross-functional compliance and EHS programs to enhance operational effectiveness and regulatory alignment.
Training- Track and report completion of mandatory EHS and compliance training, escalating risks where completion rates fall below expectations.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to develop and improve EHS training programs, awareness initiatives, and learning materials.
- Deliver overview training for 1st Line of Defense on compliance processes, EHS requirements, and management systems.
Support- Act as a primary point of contact and SME for 1st Line of Defense and stakeholders on EHS and compliance-related matters, including regulatory requirements and audit readiness.
- Support customer audits, as well as RFI/RFP requests related to EHS, sustainability, and compliance practices.
- Provide support across Global Operations Compliance activities, including participation in cross-functional projects involving safety, environmental performance, or regulatory compliance.
- Identify potential EHS and regulatory risks, proactively raising concerns and recommending mitigation actions.
- Communicate risks in a timely and structured manner to management and relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across operations, compliance, and EHS teams.
- Experience working in EHS, compliance, or management systems environments, preferably within data centers, critical infrastructure, or industrial settings.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and/or related EHS and compliance frameworks is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver outputs within tight timelines.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Education & Certifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field preferred (e.g. Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Compliance, or similar).
- Previous experience in internal auditing is desirable.
- Certified Internal Auditor, ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001), or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
Additional Requirements- Willingness to travel as required.
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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