It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE:
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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- 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.
THE PERKS (and these are just a few):
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
