Data Center EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

QTS Data Centers; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military leave

Scholarship for dependents

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead company-wide EHS programs ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of safety across data centers. You will design policies, manage audits, and drive sustainability initiatives while coordinating with facilities, engineering, and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, 8+ years in EHS roles, and BCSP-type certifications, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field.
• 8+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

BCSP or equivalent certifications

Job description

QTS Data Centers seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead company-wide EHS programs ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of safety across data centers. You will design policies, manage audits, and drive sustainability initiatives while coordinating with facilities, engineering, and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, 8+ years in EHS roles, and BCSP-type certifications, with travel up to 50%.