Senior EHS Leader, Data Center Compliance

QTS Realty Trust; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) to lead enterprise EHS programs across our data center portfolio. You will drive compliance, audits, and continuous improvement while partnering with site leadership to mitigate risks.

You will develop training programs, establish EHS goals and dashboards, and lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple sites. Strong communication and instructional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• CSP designation required for this role.
• Degreed in safety-related field with relevant discipline.
• Proven enterprise EHS management systems experience.
• Extensive industrial hygiene program management experience.
• Experience delivering both in-person and virtual learning programs.
• Strong grasp of adult learning principles.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to execute EHS policies, guidelines and plans for QTS data centers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all EHS programs.
• Audit EHS programs and implement improvements for compliance.
• Maintain environmental permits and programs to regulatory standards.
• Investigate incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Identify EHS and sustainability risks and mitigate impact.
• Develop EHS training needs and deliver workforce training.
• Coaching and mentoring of site EHS champions.
• Establish EHS goals and dashboards with KPIs.
• Collaborate as part of the People Leadership Team.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Audits/Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related discipline

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred

Certified Instructional Trainer preferred

Tools

LMS experience

ISO 45001

Job description

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) to lead enterprise EHS programs across our data center portfolio. You will drive compliance, audits, and continuous improvement while partnering with site leadership to mitigate risks.

You will develop training programs, establish EHS goals and dashboards, and lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple sites. Strong communication and instructional leadership are essential.