For over 15 years Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud computing platform. What is cloud computing Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the Internet.
In 2019 Amazon announced The Climate Pledge which includes our commitment to power our operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 on the path to achieving net zero carbon across our businesses by 2040. To learn more about AWS visit and AWS Environmental team is an expanding and dynamic team that is critical to enabling AWSs growth around the world as well as ensuring compliance of AWSs global operations including physical data centers as well as other AWS facilities customer-facing enterprises and products. The Environmental team has responsibility for developing and implementing AWSs global environmental programs.
We are seeking a Regional Environmental Engineer to be responsible for AWS environmental compliance in Dublin. The environmental engineer will ensure standards and policies support regulatory compliance and they will provide appropriate environmental guidance to regional operations design and construction teams. The individual will complete contractual and environmental performance analysis establish and monitor metrics and guide partner teams in the implementation of Amazon environmental procedures. The environmental engineer will work with internal and external partners that include government entities contractors consultants design construction operations and other key stakeholders.
The Regional Environmental Engineer must have excellent communication skills strong environmental regulatory knowledge demonstrated success in program development and project management of complex and technical projects.
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 network engineers supply chain specialists safety experts operations managers and other vital roles in design and construction. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards in environmental compliance 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.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive environmental strategic programs across multiple sites integrating insights from operations engineering and construction teams
- Manage environmental compliance by navigating local and national regulations ensuring adherence to Amazons rigorous standards
- Conduct thorough environmental audits and investigations creating actionable insights and corrective measures
- Build collaborative relationships with governmental agencies internal stakeholders and external consultants
- Create and track environmental performance metrics to measure monitor and forecast organizational impact
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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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.
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 in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
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.
Mentorship and 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.
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Bachelors Degree in environmental engineering environmental science geology geography biology chemistry or related field with 5 years of experience in environmental management or technical advisory roles
- Demonstrated knowledge of Irish and EU environmental regulations with experience in environmental compliance permitting waste management and water discharge requirements
- Experience implementing environmental management systems (such as ISO14001) and conducting environmental impact assessments
- Project management experience with proficiency in MS Office applications
- Knowledge of critical data center equipment
- Knowledge of engineering documentation electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC or OSHA
- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
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