Environmental Health and Safety Manager

QTS; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead EHS initiatives across its data centers. This role is critical in developing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a mission-critical environment. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to influence EHS programs significantly.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and HSA accounts

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Bonus eligibility

Parental leave

Wellness program

Military leave assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS technical or business-related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in EHS role preferred.
• Certifications desirable (e.g., CSHM, CSP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS policies and guidelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and conduct audits.
• Investigate incident reports and recommend preventive measures.

Skills

EHS

Safety

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or equivalent

Job description

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!

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.

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.

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