Construction EHS Program Manager at Google in Kajaani, Kainuu

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kajaani, Finland; Hamina, Finland.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, EHS, Architecture, Construction management, a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in construction EHS.
• Experience with electrical safety in the workplace (e.g., US NFPA 70E).

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in EHS at a local or regional level.
• Knowledge of operational metrics reporting.
• Knowledge of data center structural, electrical, mechanical and controls equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and print.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and Finnish fluently to support client relationship management in this region.

About the job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

In this role, you will support the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) electrical safety program for the data centers and technical infrastructure assets. You will be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing execution of the Global EHS electrical safety program, ensuring conformance with Google Cloud's EHS expectations and ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, minimizing risk, and promoting a culture of EHS excellence. This role is to support Google's continue investment in Finland and the construction of the Kajaani site.The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Finland: €96000 - €98000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Take ownership of EHS programs for data center construction in the North of Finland, serving as an EHS advisor to Google stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate environmental and safety risks at construction sites while managing the transition from design to construction and operational activities.
• Ensure contractors deliver high-quality services and that issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning to improve project efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Manage construction quality processes in collaboration with general contractors, electrical/mechanical trades, and commissioning agents.