Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Director Of Environmental Health And Safety

It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It's even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. QTS is powered by people. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are

You are a strategic and experienced Environmental Health and Safety leader with a passion for building scalable programs that protect people and the planet. You hold Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credentials and bring deep expertise in utility and / or data center environments. You thrive in dynamic settings, have a history of growing and mentoring teams, and are ready to lead QTS into the next era of EHS excellence.

The Impact You Will Have

As Director of Environmental Health and Safety, you will shape and lead QTS's EHS strategy across our national data center portfolio. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety and sustainability. Your leadership will directly impact our operational resilience, employee well-being, and environmental stewardship. You will have responsibility for oversight of multiple regions within the United States and a national responsibility for driving EHS success related to the development of utility infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Develop, refine, and implement EHS policies, procedures, and strategic plans tailored to data center operations and utility interface. Ensure regulatory compliance across all environmental, health, and safety programs. Lead audits, risk assessments, training, and incident investigations to drive continuous improvement. Mentor and manage EHS champions across all QTS sites, fostering a culture of accountability and safety.

What You Need To Be Successful

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation. 15+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally in utilities and / or data center environments. Proven leadership experience managing and growing multi-site teams and programs. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

Other Key Skills

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable programs. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to analyze complex risk scenarios and implement effective mitigation strategies. Empowers and mentors EHS professionals while using leadership skills to influence stakeholders.

The Perks (and these are just a few!)

Q-Rest Sabbatical. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. QTS Scholarship for Dependents. Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility. Paid Volunteer and Floating Days. Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave, and Military Leave Assistance.

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. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here : Know Your Rights (English) (http : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2022-10 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / OFCCP / pdf / pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees : Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting. Every employee is bonus or commission eligible. Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays. Stock Purchase Plan (SPP). 11 paid Holidays Annually / Holiday compensation when worked. Pet and Legal Insurance. Q-Rest Sabbatical Program. Q-Anniversary Service Award Program. Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers. Military Benefits Package. QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program. QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents. QTS Crisis Fund. Wellness Program. Tuition Reimbursement Program.