The Regional Environmental Engineer (REE) will be responsible for environmental compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers. The REE will develop standards and policies to support regulatory compliance and provide environmental compliance guidance for regional operations and construction teams. The individual will complete environmental performance analysis, establish and monitor metrics, and guide the teams in implementation of Amazon environmental standards. The role necessitates regular domestic travel and occasional international travel.
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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 actions.
Requirements
- Strong environmental regulatory knowledge, particularly with respect to Saudi Arabia's regulations and standards.
- Demonstrated success in program management and experience leading teams in complex and technical projects.
- Excellent communication skills.
The AWS Environmental team is critical to enabling AWS's growth globally while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the company's sustainability efforts and drive compliance initiatives across AWS operations.
