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.
