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QTS Data Centers is proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

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

The Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is responsible for leading and managing EHS programs across the organization. This role oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing management of EHS programs and compliance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards. The Senior Manager works closely with site data center leadership and cross-functional partners to identify, mitigate, and resolve EHS risks and challenges. In addition, the role provides leadership and support for new and evolving EHS initiatives, driving consistency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement across sites.

What You Will Do:

• Lead team to execute Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, guidelines, procedures, and implementation plans for applicable programs for QTS data centers.
• Be responsible for regulatory compliance across all EHS programs.
• Conduct and review audits of applicable EHS programs and develop recommendations for improvement to ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as applicable regulations.
• Maintain environmental permits/programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Investigate and analyze incident reports involving work-related injuries and illnesses and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Keep current on professional training and safety certifications.
• Identify and evaluate operational EHS and sustainability risks for impact to the business.
• Analyze risk scenarios to determine their potential impact to the business and implement programs to mitigate those risks.
• Conduct assessments of existing EHS programs to ensure alignment with QTS EHS policies.
• Assess EHS training needs based on EHS programs and ensures that workforce training activities are provided to meet legislative requirements.
• Manage the portfolio of EHS initiatives and programs for company initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and lead the site EHS champions to ensure successful implementation of EHS programs at each data center site.
• Ensure all EHS record keeping programs are in place and meet requirements.
• Set and manage corporate wide EHS goals.
• Establish an EHS dashboard with key performance indicators for QTS.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the People Leadership Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• EHS Management Systems/ Continuous Improvement
• Industrial Hygiene
• Learning & Development

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise EHS management systems.
• Extensive experience designing and managing industrial hygiene programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing both in-person and virtual learning programs.
• Proven understanding and application of adult learning principles.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing leaders at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation preferred, or equivalent educational background and practical industrial hygiene experience.
• Certified Instructional Trainer (or equivalent instructional certification) preferred.
• Experience implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing enterprise competency models and leadership development programs.

Desired Characteristics:

• A strategic thinker who can translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions.
• A passionate educator who enjoys developing others and building organizational capability.
• An influential leader capable of driving change without direct authority.
• A systems-oriented professional who naturally connects processes, training, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative partner who builds credibility through technical excellence, humility, and exceptional communication.

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.

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.