Regional Safety Engineer, Data Center Health and Safety

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud computing provider in Mainz, Germany is seeking a Regional Safety Engineer to enhance health and safety in data centers. Responsibilities include implementing safety standards, managing training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or related field and at least 3 years of safety experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills are required. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of field experience in Safety.
• Knowledge of Labour code and safety regulation.
• Experience implementing safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety standards, policies and best practices.
• Manage training programs and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead safety operations and collaborate with vendors.

Skills

Field safety experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University or Engineering degree in Environmental Science/ Health and Safety/ Risk Analysis

Job description

Regional Safety Engineer, Data Center Health and Safety

Location: Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Job ID: A3069019

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Job function: Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Overview

Join the world class safety culture at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and be part of supporting the largest cloud computing infrastructure team as a Regional Safety Engineer. You will own the Health and Safety function of your respective area, improve health and safety across data centers, advance safety culture, and protect employees. You will work with data center engineers who manage electrical switching equipment, large-scale air handling mechanical systems, and critical IT gear. This role supports safety operations for Data Centers and involves collaboration with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance safety of operations.

You will report to the Regional Safety Manager – EMEA and may require domestic and international travel. This is a fast-paced environment with evolving infrastructure, tools, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety standards, policies and best practices.
• Provision and management of training: induction, refresher and manual handling training; develop and deliver training/presentations; manage the training database and ensure all H&S requirements are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with outside vendors (general contractors, subcontractors, emergency services) related 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 benchmarking.
• 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.
• Provide safety support to regions outside of local clusters when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• University or Engineering degree in Environmental Science/ Health and Safety/ Risk Analysis
• Minimum 3+ years of field experience in Safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Labour code and safety regulation
• Experience implementing safety programs, processes and procedural documentation
• Knowledge of local safety and health regulatory laws and practices of investigations and workplace safety
• Data center, manufacturing, construction, or similar industry safety experience with a mix of full-time employees and 3rd party contractors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with site leaders
• High ethical standards; ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomacy
• Experience in a fast-paced, changing/growing organization
• Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

About AWS

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customer access to our services. You will join a diverse team of engineers, security experts, operations managers, and other roles, collaborating across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards.

Equal Opportunity

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