About This Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Data Center Planning and Delivery owns the design, planning, delivery, and

operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who

keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers,

storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have

continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging

problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re

looking for talented people who want to help.

Do you enjoy taking an idea and turning it into something? Do you ever find

yourself marveling at buildings, infrastructure, or landmarks and ask "what does

it take to build something like that?" This new role “Regional Safety Engineer –

DCPD” is for an experienced Health and Safety (H&S) Specialist, H&S Engineer, or

H&S Manager who will support AWS Data Center Planning and Delivery (DCPD)

programs. Internally, you will partner with DCPD teams such as Real Estate, Due

Diligence, Permitting, Energy, Water, Pre-Construction, Construction,

Commissioning, Security and Procurement Teams to achieve health and safety goals

and improve our safety culture. Externally, you will engage with General

Contractors and AWS Suppliers to confirm/clarify the business expectations for

H&S, and look for ways to continually improve H&S of our contracted services.

You will work under the direction of H&S Program Specialists within the assigned

region (Americas, Europe Middle East Africa, or Asia Pacific/Japan China).

Key job responsibilities

You will influence program development, framework and strategy but will be

responsible for deploying programs that cover H&S elements of leadership,

planning, support, operational controls, continuous improvement, performance

management, ensure the businesses are operating to jurisdictional requirements,

and AWS Safety Management Program (SMP) requirements.

Examples:

• Review due diligence risk assessments with real estate, preconstruction,

construction operations on H&S aspects of the AWS H&S management program to

ensure adequate implementation.

• Coordinates with DCPD managers to prioritize H&S in planning and execution in

all phases of DCPD projects.

• Ensures & Monitors General Contractors and AWS deployment vendors compliance

to onboarding requirements in Avetta.

• Performs campus H&S kickoff sessions, and performs reviews of General

Contractor and AWS deployment vendor’s Construction Safety Management Plans

• Documents data and anecdotes in standard reporting tools (Weekly Business

Reviews, Monthly Project Reviews) for DCPD and H&S leadership teams

• Manages 3rd party/internal H&S resources on DCPD projects (weekly business

reviews, monthly project reviews)

• Identifies improvement opportunities at project(s), and partners with Data

Center Health and Safety (DCHS) Operational Team on regional issues that impact

construction/operations handover phases.

• Audits projects to the mental model ‘do you have a process, and are you

following it?’ Then analyzes data (leading and lagging indicators) for trends,

risks/opportunities and reports out at project/regional levels and within

governance programs

• Conduct regular site visits with H&S 3rd party resources, construction

managers and Data Center Health and Safety Operational teams

• Hosts project and regional specific contractor and internal team H&S kickoff

sessions and annual performance review sessions.

A day in the life

This is a field based role, required to report to work at field construction and

retrofit projects in the greater Washington DC area five days per week.

Occasional travel to other domestic locations may be required.

You will be integrated with a global network of H&S professionals including

program specialists, regional safety managers, and regional safety engineers in

operational teams.

You will use data and anecdotes to tactically drive internal customers to manage

H&S risks, which includes being an escalation path for issue resolution and

managing site-based H&S team members and/or consultants. You will apply your

knowledge of the jurisdictional requirements, regional best practices, cultural

norms, and location specific characteristics to improve DCPD activities in H&S

by jumping in and showing the business “this is what the data is telling us, and

this is how it is done” and develop DCPD competencies to enable them ownership

of your solutions.

You must be an effective communicator, sending clear, concise and consistent

messages verbally, in written form, and/or public speaking forums. You will play

a key role in deploying mechanisms that manage H&S, while developing

competencies and ownership of H&S in the business. You must have diplomacy,

patience and tact to earn trust in relationships to effectively advise, instruct

and challenge DCPD teams on H&S.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and

operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who

keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers,

storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have

continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging

problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re

looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply

chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive

culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred

qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates

to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led

affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our

differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our

Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity)

conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the

expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of

our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications: - 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management

experience

- 6+ years of health and safety experience in construction or industrial

environments, including demonstrated knowledge of safety management systems,

regulatory compliance, and contractor safety management Preferred

Qualifications: - 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and

metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience

- Experience in program or project management

- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma

methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the

interview or onboarding process, please visit

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more

information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package

will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final

compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,

qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits

including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &

AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health

Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy

Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

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USA, VA, Herndon - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

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