Operations Compliance Analyst

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Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Compliance Analyst supports the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, environmental, and operational compliance programs across assigned sites or business areas. Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams, this role helps ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards through audits, inspections, reporting, incident support, and corrective action tracking. The Compliance Analyst analyzes compliance data and trends, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and contributes to initiatives that strengthen risk management, operational effectiveness, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Facility Data Center Managers and other HSE regional partners to develop a comprehensive HSE Program for the region in partnership with Global HSE. Drive Global HSE policies to regions and Data Center facilities 

• Data Center Leadership and Safety Leads. Focuses on implementation of plans within the region. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

• Performs site audits/inspections and monitors HSE performance for a group of Data Centers

• Work on corrective actions and closures of audit findings by Global HSE and 3rd Party Vendors

• Works closely with Data Center Management and Staff to enhance our Culture of Safety. Primary force driving employee engagement in safety & environmental programs, enhancing culture of teamwork, and influencing others to prioritize safety as a key component to success. Creating team norms by which intact teams collaborate to build safety mechanisms into the DNA of how they work.

• Develops reporting, analyzes trends, and makes recommendations to modify and improve HSE practices

• Working closely with facility managers and other HSE regional partners to develop and implement a program to ensure customer, employee, and subcontractor safety practices in the region. Provides ongoing monitoring of implemented programs

• Works with cross functional teams to determine root cause and corrective actions needed in incident HSE investigations. Ensures that incidents are reported and investigated using proper root cause analysis methods

• Organizes and conducts safety training as needed and provides leadership for the community of Safety Leads

Qualifications 

• 5+ years' experience with HSE program concepts and ability to apply them in a data center environment. Experience in a data center or comparable environment such as construction; hospital; or other industrial environments preferred

• Undergraduate education in Environmental Engineering/Science or safety/health related degree

• EHS related certifications, CSP, CHMM, etc. preferred, though not required

• Proactive with strong interpersonal and analytical skills, problem solving mind-set, and ability to write reports

• High integrity, skilled communicator, ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities

• Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without 
  reasonable accommodation

• May be required to perform call work to support HSE issues in off hours

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - NY5 New York City : 78,000 - 118,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 71,000 - 107,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.