Regional Environmental Engineer, Aws Ehs Compliance

Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS EHS ComplianceJob ID: 2735314 | Amazon Corporate Services Korea LLCAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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 we're looking for talented people who want to help.You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital 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. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Key job responsibilitiesThe Regional Environmental Engineer (REE) will be responsible for environmental compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in South Korea. 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 REE will work with internal and external partners that include government entities, contractors, consultants, design, construction, operations and other key stakeholders. This position is based in Seoul metropolitan area and will require regular domestic travel and occasional international travel.The Regional Environmental Engineer must have excellent communication skills, strong environmental regulatory knowledge, particularly with respect to South Korean regulations and standards, demonstrated success in program management, and experience leading teams in complex and technical projects. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with non-traditional educational paths, career changers, or unique life experiences that have equipped them with the necessary skills and potential for this role.Responsibilities:- Manage and oversee compliance with local, prefecture and national 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.About the teamThe AWS Environmental team is an expanding and dynamic team that is critical to enabling AWS's growth around the world, as well as ensuring compliance of AWS's global operations, including physical data centers, as well as other AWS facilities, customer-facing enterprises and products. The Environmental team has responsibility for architecting and implementing AWS's global environmental programs. This includes defining and implementing risk and compliance systems and driving their continuous improvement; setting and refining global policies and procedures; overseeing the of standards, tools, auditing and metrics, and employee training; ensuring effective engagement by environmental teams on global initiatives, including those that are part of Amazon's ambitious sustainability goals; providing specialist expertise; and engaging with all AWS business units to provide scalable and effective environmental compliance strategies that support current and future business objectives while compliance with environmental and regulations.About AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it's 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 & Career GrowthWe're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe 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, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- A completed Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, chemical or environmental engineering or related field of study- 7+ years of 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 South Korea national 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 organizationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience successfully implementing environmental systems- Excellent organizational and project management skills- Strong interpersonal skills: excellent communication skills, strong relationship builder, solid influencing and negotiation skills, and the ability to coach at multiple levels- Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems- Possess business level communication skills in Korean and English Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
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