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The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across QTS Data Centers. This role requires a proactive approach to developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The EHS Manager is pivotal in fostering a culture of safety and awareness throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties as assigned.

• Develop and implement EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all QTS data center employees.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all EHS programs.
• Conduct and review audits of EHS programs, making recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain environmental permits and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Investigate and analyze incident reports involving work-related injuries and illnesses and recommend preventive measures.
• Identify operational EHS and sustainability risks, analyze their potential business impact, and develop programs to mitigate them.
• Assess EHS training needs and ensure the provision of necessary workforce training activities.
• Lead the site EHS champions in the successful implementation of EHS programs.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory documents. Set, manage, and track corporate-wide EHS goals.
• Establish a performance dashboard highlighting key EHS indicators.
• Foster a culture of EHS awareness and drive safety performance throughout the organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in EHS technical, business-related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Eight or more years of experience in an EHS role, preferably within a mission-critical environment.
• Certifications from Board of Certified Safety Professionals or equivalent, or ability to obtain within two years.
• Solid experience in designing and implementing systems to manage EHS operational risks.
• Ability to travel 25-50% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30 and DOT HazMat certifications.
• Experience in communicating with Federal, State, and Local Authorities regarding EHS issues.
• Knowledge of facilities management, engineering, and construction.
• Prior experience working in a data center environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in EHS, Safety, OSHA regulations, and sustainability.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, set, and achieve targets.
• Self-driven with a proven track record of results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Thorough understanding of occupational health and safety, environmental regulations, and sustainability practices.

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is bonus eligible.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com