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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.

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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) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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.

QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

We are powered by people.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program