Construction Regional Safety Engineer, DCPD Health and Safety

About AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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 vendors 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
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.

This role requires approximately 50% travel to field construction locations.

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)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.


- 6 years of compliance audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelors degree or equivalent

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Masters degree or equivalent

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.