Environmental Engineer, AWS EnvironmentaL
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Overview
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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 our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
Responsibilities
* Assess and support compliance with national and local environmental regulations, contractual obligations, and internal Amazon policies.
* Support the growth of the business through environmental due diligence reviews and permitting support.
* Play a key role in regional environmental programs by integrating with engineering, construction, and operations — drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization.
* Support the maintenance of and compliance with Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
* Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.
* Develop, analyze, and forecast environmental metrics; horizon scan for risk and effectively communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
* Support environmental audits to drive continuous improvement.
* Build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to ensure risks are identified early and managed appropriately.
* Submit time-critical environmental reports to various governmental agencies.
* Complete thorough environmental investigations and associated regulatory reports, including working with operations and necessary stakeholders to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering/science, geology, geography, biology, chemistry or related field of study with 4+ years of experience serving as an environmental technical resource, environmental consultant, environmental manager, program specialist, or program manager.
* Experience in environmental compliance, environmental auditing, environmental permitting/reporting, waste management, environmental management systems and ISO 14001 standards.
* Broad knowledge of Australian environmental regulations and licensing requirements as well as project management skills with proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Preferred Qualifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with senior leaders inside and outside the company.
* Experience in a fast paced, changing/growing organization.
* Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in implementing practical improvements.
* Self-starter who consistently identifies improvement opportunities and applies new knowledge to enhance environmental performance.
EEO / Inclusion / Accommodations
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit 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.
Acknowledgement Of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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