Regional Safety Engineer, Data Center Health and Safety

Join the world-class safety culture at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and be part of supporting the largest cloud computing infrastructure team as a Regional Safety this role youll own the Health and Safety function for your respective area working directly with the data center engineers who make the cloud gothe people working with electrical switching equipment large-scale air handling mechanical systems and critical IT gear.

As a Regional Safety Engineer youll be at the forefront of managing complex safety and risk programs where strategy is defined but solutions are yours to create. This role offers the unique opportunity to work independently while collaborating with diverse teamsfrom data center operations to security compliance and corporate counselto advance AWSs global health and safety program.



Key job responsibilities
Own Regional Health & Safety Operations - Lead the Health and Safety function for your region improving data center safety and protecting employees. Partner with employees and contractors to achieve safety goals and strengthen our safety culture. Serve as subject matter expert on safety trends and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Identify assess and mitigate safety hazards in data center environments. Measure and test safety processes to inform risk assessments. Drive regulation-based safety outcomes and make data-driven recommendations on risk tolerance levels.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence - Collaborate with data center engineers operations security compliance and corporate counsel. Work with external regulators to ensure compliance. Contribute to safety-related policies and standards.

Process Excellence & Safety Culture Advancement - Drive operational excellence and improve safety program quality. Foster continuous improvement and safety compliance culture.

Communication & Leadership - Deliver compelling safety information using incident reports written narratives and oral arguments. Manage safety program schedules and mentor others while participating in recruiting.

A day in the life
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.

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.

Amazon 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.

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 in the cloud.

Here at AWS its 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.

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.

About the team
We are a diverse group of safety professionals who combine our unique talents and experience to serve the entire Data Center Community. Working backward from the needs of Operations we take end-to-end responsibility for delivering regional safety programs that protect people while minimizing operational disruption. We dive deep into data center workflows hazards and inter dependencies to implement effective controls. By building consensus and earning trust across stakeholders we drive adoption of safety best practices. We stay curious about emerging safety technologies and regulatory requirements continuously learning to deliver results that keep our data centers among the safest in the industry.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of global environmental health and safety regulations
- Experience in ownership of projects and communicating timelines and executing independently
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- 3 years of risk management or safety management experience in industrial construction data center or similar high-hazard environments

- Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders transformers generators switchgear UPS systems ATS units PDU units chillers pumps air handling units and CRAC units
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership

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.

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 VA Herndon - 74200.00 - 129800.00 USD annually