AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The Regional Environmental Engineer (REE) will be responsible for environmental compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in Saudi Arabia. The REE will develop standards and policies to support regulatory compliance and provide environmental compliance guidance for regional operations and construction teams.
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Location
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions
This position requires regular domestic travel and occasional international travel.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee compliance with local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and Amazon policy.
- Develop regional strategic programs by integrating with engineering, construction, and operations. Drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization.
- Function as a leader regarding regulatory agency interactions, permit evaluation and processing, and new process and technology introduction.
- Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.
- Develop environmental metrics to measure, monitor, and forecast performance.
- Conduct thorough and accurate environmental audits for continuous improvement.
- Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently.
- Represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company.
- Build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to ensure risks are identified early and managed appropriately.
- Submit time-critical reports to various governmental agencies.
- Complete thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reports and develop appropriate corrective action.
Requirements
- A completed Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, chemical or environmental engineering or related field of study.
- Experience serving as an environmental technical resource, program specialist, or program manager.
- Experience with regulatory assessments, construction notifications, wastewater authority discharge requirements, waste management, and reporting requirements.
- Broad knowledge of Saudi Arabia's federal and provincial environmental regulations and standards.
- Experience leading change in multiple site environments and the ability to influence those that are not direct reports or within your organization.
- Fluent in Arabic, written and spoken.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience successfully implementing environmental systems.
- Organizational and project management skills.
