Design, Commissioning & Startup Safety Engineer, WHS DCS

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a New Construction & Launch Workplace Health and Safety Program Manager (WHS PM) to partner with Launch and Engineering teams, leading safety deliverables for new site openings and startup plans.

You will coordinate safety start-up activities, conduct risk-based design reviews, and embed safety standards into new systems while collaborating with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Real Estate, and Procurement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years defining and implementing process improvements using data and metrics.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups) and SQL.
• Bachelor's degree in safety-related or engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Execute WHS Launch Start-Up plans driving compliance with Amazon policies and local/federal regulations.
• Coordinate WHS commissioning activities including site reviews, equipment/process assessments, and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Track and complete action items from site visits with clear accountability and timelines.
• Serve as WHS technical resource for launching sites.
• Build trust and support change management with Engineering, Operations, Real Estate, and Procurement stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Process improvement

Data-driven

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/engineering

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

SQL

Job description

The New Construction & Launch Workplace Health and Safety Program Manager (WHS PM) will be responsible for partnering with the Launch and Engineering teams to manage the safety deliverables required when opening new sites. They will execute the new site safety start-up plan to help ensure the site successfully implements our company safety procedures and all applicable local and regional regulations. The New Construction & Launch WHS PM will coordinate safety start-up functions.

Key job responsibilities

Launch & Commissioning

• Execute WHS Launch Start-Up plans driving compliance with Amazon policies and local/federal regulations
• Coordinate WHS commissioning activities including site reviews, network-level equipment and process assessments, and Factory Acceptance Testing
• Track and complete action items from site visits with clear accountability and timelines
• Serve as WHS technical resource for launching sites

Design & Risk Management

• Conduct AutoCAD layout evaluations and equipment design reviews to identify and eliminate safety risks
• Apply organizational risk assessment methodology including risk tolerances
• Validate vendor technical safety solutions in partnership with engineering teams
• Analyze safety performance trends across buildings to identify design improvements and support recommendations to leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build trust and support change management with Engineering, Operations, Real Estate, and Procurement stakeholders
• Communicate technical safety requirements clearly and effectively to managers and senior leaders
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed safety standards into new systems and processes

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale,

About The Team

Role consists of building template review/design to ensure it meets regulatory requirements, all safety requirements, aligns with current Amazon Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State/Local jurisdiction requirements. PM will also be responsible for traveling to the site during construction to perform commissioning of equipment/building/modules/safety supplies. Post launch lessons learned, design changes, and module updates/changes will be documented and actioned. Collaboration with stakeholders to align on changes/improvements of design including risk assessments and risk reduction.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Bachelor's degree in safety related or engineering field of study

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
• Master's degree

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

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Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10455210