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Join the world class safety culture at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and be part of supporting the largest cloud computing infrastructure team as a Health and Safety Manager. As the Health and Safety Manager you will own the Health and Safety function of your respective area. You will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our data centers, advancing safety culture, and protecting our employees. Each day you will work with our data center engineers, the people who make the cloud go. They are working with electrical switching equipment, large scale air handling mechanical systems, and critical IT gear. You will work closely with experts in security, construction, operations, logistics, compliance, corporate counsel, and human resources to further the global health safety program. You will partner with employees as well as contractors to achieve health and safety goals and improve our already strong safety culture. As AWS increases data capacity you will partner with construction managers to ensure risks are identified and mitigated prior to live operations. You will work in a fast-paced environment where our operations are rapidly changing, advocating safe changes in the face of new infrastructure, new tools, and new products/processes. This role is for an experienced Safety Specialist or Safety Engineer. The role's prime responsibility will be to support the safety operations for Data Centers. You will be part of a regional and global team that works with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the safety of operations. Close collaboration with onsite physical security, vendors, compliance officers, risk management, and fire/life safety systems is required. Additionally, you will work with employees and contractors to achieve specific safety objectives. You must be an effective communicator, sending clear, concise and consistent messages verbally, in written form, and/or public speaking forums. You will advise, instruct and train company personnel on safety policies and procedures, as well as assist the teams in incorporating and improving our safety standards at their sites. You will report to the Regional Safety Manager – EMEA and be responsible for continuing to enhance the safety of operations and construction. Some domestic and international travel is required. Key job responsibilities Implement safety standards, policies and best practices. Provision and Management of Training: Induction, Refresher Training as required, develop and deliver training/presentations to support achievement of H&S objectives. Ensure all H&S training requirements are fulfilled. Collaborate with vendors (General Contractors, sub-contractors, Emergency Services) as they relate to operations and construction. Ensure compliance and implementation of global safety programs and local regulatory legislation. Develop and review safety plans for on-site emergencies, special events and other unique safety situations. Perform safety data analysis and create bench marking. Ensure safety record keeping and provide accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives. Consult and work with compliance teams on safety regulations interpretations and investigations. Develop and implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injury. Adapt to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, strategy and deadlines. Able to work as part of a team and provide safety support to regions outside of local cluster when required. Other duties as assigned.
About the team We’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers 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 engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other 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. Basic qualifications Minimum 5+ years of field experience in in a Health & Safety role within operational environments. Fluent English language skill required (written and verbal communication). Valid driver's license. Ability to work on-site at office and Data Center locations.
Preferred qualifications Considerable knowledge of local safety and health regulatory laws and practices and workplace safety. Experience / knowledge of implementing safety programs, processes, and procedural documentation. Data center, manufacturing, construction, or similar industry safety experience with mix of full-time employees and third-party contractors.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.
