Data Center EHS Manager – Safety & Compliance Leader

QTS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Job summary

QTS is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and manage EHS programs across our data centers in Virginia. The role requires developing, implementing, and maintaining initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety.

You will audit programs, manage training, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and executives to drive performance. Travel up to 50% may be required in a mission-critical environment.

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.

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 regulations

Safety management

Sustainability

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

QTS is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and manage EHS programs across our data centers in Virginia. The role requires developing, implementing, and maintaining initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety.

You will audit programs, manage training, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and executives to drive performance. Travel up to 50% may be required in a mission-critical environment.