Air Program Manager, AWS Environmental

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an Air Program Manager to lead regional air quality compliance across North and South America, standardising frameworks and coordinating regional Environmental Engineers to ensure tiered generator emissions meet federal and local rules.

You will partner with environmental, engineering, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement, develop monitoring and reporting programs, and train staff while aligning with AWS sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in EHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead regional air quality compliance programs for Americas.
• Set and maintain regional framework for compliance with federal, state, and local air regulations for emergency backup power systems.
• Ensure EPA regulations compliance including 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII.
• Develop and implement air quality monitoring and compliance tracking for backup power generation.

Skills

EHS program management

Air permitting/compliance

Regulatory knowledge (EPA, 40 CFR)

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Description

Join a diverse, dynamic, and enthusiastic team of environmental compliance professionals who play a leading role in air quality permitting and compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where we have a history of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. As a member of the Environmental team, you will support environmental programs aimed at ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and standards in the Americas while also enabling AWS's growth around the world.

Description

Join a diverse, dynamic, and enthusiastic team of environmental compliance professionals who play a leading role in air quality permitting and compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where we have a history of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. As a member of the Environmental team, you will support environmental programs aimed at ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and standards in the Americas while also enabling AWS's growth around the world.

As an Air Program Manager, your primary focus will be serving as the air compliance subject matter expert (SME) across an Americas sub-region, providing programmatic oversight and ensuring alignment of compliance practices across all AWS data centres. You will build regional‑level compliance infrastructure (frameworks, standards, tools, and visibility) and provide functional direction to the Regional Environmental Engineers (REEs) who execute compliance at their sites. You will work closely with the Environmental team, engineering, operations teams, vendors, and other partners to ensure consistent application of air quality compliance programs, particularly those related to Tier 4 compliant diesel generators. Your role will involve providing technical expertise on local, state, and federal air regulations and creating strategies for continuous improvement in air compliance management. As the team’s air compliance SME, you will support REEs across the region to resolve complex air compliance challenges and drive environmental performance. You will also play a key role in standardising incident response and reporting protocols related to air compliance events.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of air compliance and regulatory requirements in North America, demonstrated ability to develop and standardise complex compliance systems across multiple jurisdictions, and proven experience leading air quality initiatives that drive environmental performance and sustainability. The ideal candidate will excel at providing strategic guidance while maintaining strong attention to technical details and have a track record of successfully collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement environmental compliance programs at scale.

Key job responsibilities

• Build and lead regional air quality compliance programs, providing standards and functional direction to in-region engineers across North and South America
• Set and maintain the regional framework for compliance with federal, state, and local air quality regulations related to emergency backup power systems
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations including 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII (Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines)
• Develop and implement air quality monitoring programs and compliance tracking systems for permitted backup power generation (Tier 2/Tier 4 diesel generators, natural gas, etc)
• Establish standardized emissions testing programs and protocols that engineers and testing firms execute at their sites
• Provide technical guidance on air quality compliance requirements
• Support emergency response planning related to air quality incidents
• Collaborate with the air permitting team and in-region engineers to ensure operational compliance with existing permit conditions
• Stay current with evolving air quality regulations and industry best practices for diesel generator management
• Develop and deliver air quality compliance training for relevant staff
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for air quality compliance

About The Team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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 centres 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience, or Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years with air permitting and/or compliance experience at local, state, federal levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
• 3+ years with engine specific regulations including 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.