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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
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
Standards, Procedures, and Safe Systems of Work
Develop and maintain global standards for:
Electrical safety (arc flash, lockout/tagout, energized work)
Commissioning practices and task execution
High-risk activities in construction and service environments
Ensure standards are practical, scalable, and consistently applied
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
High-energy electrical systems (e.g., data centers, UPS, industrial power systems)
Arc flash and electrical hazard management
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 (e.g., 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
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
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