Environmental Health and Safety Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives throughout QTS Data Centers.

• Formulate and execute EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of all employees at QTS data centers.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards across all EHS programs.

• Conduct audits of EHS programs and provide recommendations for enhancements.

• Manage environmental permits and guarantee compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Investigate and evaluate incident reports related to work-related injuries and illnesses, recommending preventive strategies.

• Identify EHS and sustainability operational risks, assess their potential business implications, and create programs to mitigate them.

• Evaluate EHS training requirements and ensure the delivery of essential training activities for the workforce.

• Lead site EHS champions to effectively implement EHS programs.

• Supervise the preparation and submission of necessary regulatory documents.

• Establish, manage, and monitor corporate-wide EHS objectives.

• Create a performance dashboard that highlights key EHS metrics.

• Promote a culture of EHS awareness and enhance safety performance throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical EHS, business-related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum of eight years of experience in an EHS role, ideally in a mission-critical environment.

• Certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or equivalent, or the capability to obtain such certifications within two years.

• Extensive experience in devising and implementing systems for managing EHS operational risks.

• Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time.

• OSHA 30 and DOT HazMat certifications are preferred.

• Experience interacting with Federal, State, and Local Authorities on EHS matters is preferred.

• Knowledge of facilities management, engineering, and construction is preferred.

• Previous experience in a data center environment is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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

• Additional company benefits

• This position is eligible for bonuses