Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Who We Are

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

Other Key Skills

The Perks (and these are just a few!)

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