EHS Specialist (Data Center Facilities Regional EHS)

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EHS Specialist (Data Center Facilities Regional EHS)

Apply locations Ashburn, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R2025-0731

This is an exciting position for the selected EHS candidate to join QTS Data Centers during a period of unprecedented growth leading to an exceptional professional development opportunity.QTS is seeking an EHS professional with experience in occupational, environmental, health, and safety. Must be capable and willing to be hands-on with supporting the continued development of QTS environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs. Under the direction of QTS EHS Director, the EHS Specialist will help drive improvement for EHS programs, processes, and procedures across all QTS Data Center facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Provide environmental, health, and safety support to data center management to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Instruct and mentor employees on suitable health and safety practices
• Conduct routine facility inspections and assessments to recognize, identify, and mitigate potential EHS concerns and hazards
• Identify and propose corrective actions and solutions for EHS hazards and risks identified during assessments
• Support and oversee the preparation and submission of appropriate regulatory documents
• Provide oversight of data center environmental permits to support compliance with all permit application and reporting to meet regulatory requirements
• Lead investigations of incidents and near misses to identify root causes and help management develop corrective actions
• Monitor potential exposures to certain chemical and/or physical hazards to determine the need for, and establishment of suitable controls
• Support written EHS program development and updates
• Promote a culture of awareness and empowerment for driving sound safety performance
• Attend seminars/workshops for further educational development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent professional experience
• Five or more years of direct EHS related experience
• Working knowledge and experience in general industry health and safety processes, procedures, and requirements
• Working knowledge and experience with general industry OSHA requirements, NFPA (NEC), EPA, ISO standards
• Working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping and reporting
• 25-50% travel required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30 and DOT HazMat certifications
• Prior experience working in a data center environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication and written skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail will be critical to the success of projects
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, set, and meet targets
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to achieve results
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive bene?ts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ?exible 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, and other company bene?ts.
• This position is Bonus eligible.
  

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.

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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust.We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investmentscompanies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative, and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, were committed to veterans. QTS understands the advantages and value of hiring Veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserves to our workforce. Veterans add a critical essential technical and interpersonal skills fostering an environment of ownership, service before self, and community, which strongly aligns with our core values. With Veterans making up over 20% of QTS employees, we are committed to hiring Veterans and expanding our continued support programs like SkillBridge.

We are powered by people. And wed like to invite you to join us.

QTS Awards

• Silver Military Friendly Employer Award, Military Friendly 2024
• Best for Vets Employer #184, MilitaryTimes 2023
• Freedom Award Finalist, SecDef 2020
• Military Friendly Employer Award, Military Friendly 2020
• Above & Beyond Award, Kansas ESGR 2019
• Seven Seals Award: Chad Williams (CEO), Kansas ESGR 2019

Military Benefits Package

• 160 additional hours of annual paid leave to support drill/training requirements.
• One-week additional paid leave for every six months of deployment

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 accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

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