POSITION SUMMARY
This role provides global leadership for electrical safety and commissioning safety across Vertiv’s products, services, and installation activities. The position is accountable for establishing and operationalizing best-in-class controls to prevent serious injuries and fatalities (LIFE exposures), with a primary focus on high-energy electrical systems and multi-contractor commissioning environments.
The Senior Manager partners closely with Services, Engineering, and EHS teams to:
* Drive consistent, safe execution of commissioning globally
* Define and standardize safe systems of work
* Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements
* Reduce exposure through practical field controls, auditing, and governance
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Global Commissioning Safety Execution
* Lead global alignment on safe execution of commissioning activities, particularly in high-energy environments
* Ensure consistent application of controls across regions, teams, and project types
* Support field teams in managing real-time risk and decision-making under schedule pressure
2. Standards, Procedures, and Safe Systems of Work
* Develop and maintain global standards for:
o Electrical safety (arc flash, lockout/tagout, energized work)
o Commissioning practices and task execution
o High-risk activities in construction and service environments
* Ensure standards are practical, scalable, and consistently applied
3. Multi-Contractor Environment & Work Coordination
* Define expectations for safe work in complex, multi-contractor construction environments
* Clarify roles, responsibilities, and isolation ownership across Vertiv, customers, and third parties
* Establish requirements for contractor alignment and shared accountability
4. Global Services Alignment & Field Integration
* Partner with global Services leadership to ensure procedures are executable in real-world conditions
* Drive adoption through collaboration, field engagement, and continuous feedback loops
* Align EHS and Services organizations on practical implementation and expectations
5. Safe Design & NPDI Integration
* Partner with Engineering to embed engineering controls into products and systems
* Influence NPDI processes to ensure design for safe commissioning, serviceability, and reduced exposure
* Advocate for solutions that minimize the need for energized work and cabinet access
6. Electrical Safety Strategy & LIFE Exposure Reduction
* Define and advance the global strategy for electrical safety and LIFE exposure prevention
* Establish expectations for energy isolation, verification of absence of voltage, and energized work controls
* Monitor emerging risks and technologies to continuously strengthen controls
7. Auditing, Inspection & Field Verification
* Establish and lead a global approach for auditing and inspecting electrical and commissioning work
* Conduct and/or oversee field audits, site inspections, and targeted reviews of high-risk activities
* Verify that standards are not only defined but consistently executed in the field
* Identify systemic gaps and drive timely corrective actions and accountability
8. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
* Ensure global alignment with applicable regulatory, statutory, and legal requirements related to electrical safety and construction activities
* Partner with regional EHS teams to interpret and apply local requirements in a consistent, practical manner
* Monitor regulatory developments and ensure standards and practices remain current and compliant
9. Incident Learning & Continuous Improvement
* Lead analysis of electrical and commissioning-related incidents and near misses
* Apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to identify systemic improvements
* Translate insights into standards, design changes, and field practices
10. Capability Building & Communication
* Build organizational capability through clear guidance, coaching, and leadership engagement
* Reinforce expectations aligned with “We Lead with Safety”
* Enable a culture where risk is understood, communicated, and actively managed
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
* 10+ years of experience in electrical safety, commissioning, or high-risk industrial environments
* Demonstrated expertise in:
o High-energy electrical systems (, data centers, UPS, industrial power systems)
o Arc flash and electrical hazard management
o Lockout/tagout and establishing safe work conditions
* Experience working in construction or multi-contractor environments
* Proven ability to influence across Engineering, Operations, and Services organizations
* Strong understanding of global safety standards and regulatory frameworks
* Experience with auditing, inspection, and compliance verification programs
* Ability to translate technical risk into practical field controls
Preferred
* Experience with data center or mission-critical infrastructure environments
* Direct involvement in NPDI or engineering design processes
* Experience leading global or multi-regional programs
* Familiarity with lean operating systems and continuous improvement frameworks
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or related field or equivalent practical experience
· Professional certifications preferred (, Certified Safety Professional or equivalent)
TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
· Approximately 30–50% global travel (annualized)
· Travel demand will be variable, with periods of higher intensity based on project activity, audits, incident response, and business needs