Key job responsibilities
Assess and support compliance with national and local environmental regulations, contractual obligations, and internal Amazon policies.
Assist with development, integration, and execution of strategies, programs, processes, and actions throughout the region to facilitate regulatory compliance and sustainable waste practices, such as implementation of circular economy practices.
Support AWS sustainability goals and enhance internal reuse opportunities across AWS.
Monitor regional business performance against applicable environmental regulations, programs and standards, and sustainability and circular economy objectives.
Ensure adequate assessment, prevention, control, and management of waste as well as waste-related risks arising from operations, vendors, suppliers, and products.
Leverage understanding of regional waste and recycling programs and regulatory requirements to support teams including Operations, EHS, Legal, Sustainability and other internal stakeholders.
Help develop and implement standardized technological and program solutions to make compliance easier while also reducing impact through waste elimination and reuse practices.
Support the maintenance of and compliance with implemented Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.
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.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Work/Life Balance
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Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, or equivalent, or 3+ years of project management and implementation experience
Experience in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, service operations, or related fields
Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
Experience in waste management including understanding of waste management regulations, waste storage and handling requirements, and permitting processes in APJC region, waste data interpretation, reporting, analysis and verification, and waste management guidance development including drafting SOPs, maintaining documentation, and record keeping
Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience managing change in a multiple site environment and across multiple direct reports
Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
Experience working with and managing third party vendors, or experience in planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities
Understanding of ISO14001 requirements is desirable
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