Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental

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.


Key job responsibilities
• Assess and support compliance with national and local environmental regulations, particularly waste regulations in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region, contractual obligations, and internal Amazon policies.
• Support the growth of the business through environmental due diligence reviews and permitting support in Hong Kong.
• 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 implemented 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 report including working with operations and necessary stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Project coordinate environmental team projects across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region.


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.

Why AWS?
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.

Inclusive Team Culture
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.

Mentorship & Career Growth
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.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering/science, geology, geography, biology, chemistry or related field of study with 7+ year of experience serving as an environmental technical resource, environmental consultant, environmental manager, program specialist, or program manager.
2. Experience in environmental compliance, environmental auditing, environmental permitting/reporting, waste management, practical knowledge environmental management systems and broad knowledge of national, regional and local environmental regulations in Asia Pacific regions.
3. Fluent English language skills as well as project management skills with proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of applications.
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese, including comfort interfacing with senior leaders inside and outside the company.
2. Demonstrated project management skills to manage multiple priorities, delivering clear progress updates, and escalating issues appropriately in a fast paced, growing organization.
3. Experience leading change in multiple site environments and the ability to influence those that are not direct reports or within your organization.
4. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in implementing environmental systems and practical improvements.
5. Experience in contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, permit evaluations and applications, planning approvals, water discharge requirements, and waste management in multiple Asia Pacific regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, Philippines etc.


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