Regional Safety Engineer, Data Center Health and Safety

Company: Amazon
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

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. In this role, you'll own the Health and Safety function for your respective area, working directly with the data center engineers who make the cloud go—the people working with electrical switching equipment, large-scale air handling mechanical systems, and critical IT gear. As a Regional Safety Engineer you'll be at the forefront of managing complex safety and risk programs where strategy is defined, but solutions are yours to create. This role offers the unique opportunity to work independently while collaborating with diverse teams—from data center operations to security, compliance and corporate counsel—to advance AWS's global health and safety program. Key job responsibilities Own Regional Health & Safety Operations - Lead the Health and Safety function for your region, improving data center safety and protecting employees. Partner with employees and contractors to achieve safety goals and strengthen our safety culture. Serve as subject matter expert on safety trends and regulatory compliance. Strategic Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Identify, assess, and mitigate safety hazards in data center environments. Measure and test safety processes to inform risk assessments. Drive regulation-based safety outcomes and make data-driven recommendations on risk tolerance levels. Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence - Collaborate with data center engineers, operations, security, compliance, and corporate counsel. Work with external regulators to ensure compliance. Contribute to safety-related policies and standards. Process Excellence & Safety Culture Advancement - Drive operational excellence and improve safety program quality. Foster continuous improvement and safety compliance culture. Communication & Leadership - Deliver compelling safety information using incident reports, written narratives and oral arguments. Manage safety program schedules and mentor others while participating in recruiting. A day in the life AWS 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. 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. Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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. We 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. Here 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. We’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. About the team We are a diverse group of safety professionals who combine our unique talents and experience to serve the entire Data Center Community. Working backward from the needs of Operations, we take end-to-end responsibility for delivering regional safety programs that protect people while minimizing operational disruption. We dive deep into data center workflows, hazards, and inter dependencies to implement effective controls. By building consensus and earning trust across stakeholders, we drive adoption of safety best practices. We stay curious about emerging safety technologies and regulatory requirements, continuously learning to deliver results that keep our data centers among the safest in the industry. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Knowledge of global environmental, health and safety regulations - Experience in ownership of projects and communicating timelines and executing independently - Experience working with cross-functional teams - 3 years of risk management or safety management experience in industrial, construction, data center, or similar high-hazard environments - Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership 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 . USA, VA, Herndon - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

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