Senior Vice President, Global EHS

The Senior Vice President - Global Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental strategies on a global scale including construction, development, and corporate sites across the organization.

This role will develop and refine the company's EHS strategy in alignment with its business strategy and core values to include operational and remedial action plans.

This role will build and lead a team of EHS professionals, will maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and EHS vendors, and will ensure EHS challenges are identified and resolved.

This Senior Leader will be responsible for the development and implementation of compliance programs, developing a behavior-based leading project engagement program, leading the organization in EHS risk management, and promoting environmental stewardship at all levels of the company.

This position requires strong expertise in Construction Safety and will office out of one of the following locations : Dallas, TX;

Duluth, GA; Overland Park, KS; Richmond, VA; or Ashburn, VA

RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement EHS policies, guidelines, and compliance programs across the organization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all Corporate, Operations and Construction sites across the organization.
• Lead the organization in EHS risk management and promote environmental stewardship at all levels of the company.
• Build and lead a cross-functional team of EHS professionals to support all parts of the organization.
• Conduct and review audits of EHS programs and implement recommendations to ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as applicable regulations
• Provide oversight of environmental permits and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Provide oversight for investigation and analysis of incidents involving work related injuries and illnesses; provide organization direction for measures to prevent recurrence.
• Identify and evaluate EHS and sustainability risks for impact to the business.
• Analyze risk scenarios to determine 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 to ensure workforce training aligns with legislative requirements.
• Manage the portfolio of EHS initiatives and programs for company initiatives.
• Ensure compliance for all required EHS reporting across the organization.
• Provide EHS oversight and leadership to QTS’ contractors executing construction work.
• Be a cultural enabler that promotes leading engagements / KPIs versus lagging metrics.
• Implement, administer, and maintain Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
• Interface with clients and government officials
• Support continuous improvement efforts and the change management process associated with the implementation of said improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant professional experience.
• Fifteen or more years of related experience in data centers, construction, energy industries or equivalent experience.
• Ten or more years of direct EHS executive leadership in a global organization with multiple locations including construction sites.
• Ability to act as on-site first aid and medical provider
• Knowledge of EHS monitoring and administration software
• Extensive knowledge of EHS compliance regulations across United States, Canada, and Europe.
• Experience communicating with Federal, State and Local Authorities regarding EHS issues.
• Ability to travel internationally; ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Knowledge of worker’s compensation policies and procedures
• Knowledge of construction contracting strategies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Professional EHS certification in first aid, OSHA 500 / 501, OSHA 10-hr

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong leadership and innovation skills.

Ability to work a global schedule.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to influence and educate on EHS principles.

Analytical, data quality troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

Courageous and instills trust

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes 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, and other company benefits.

This role is bonus and equity eligible.

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