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Amazon Safety Engineer, AWS Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, California
Description
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire a Safety Engineer in the Quantum Infrastructure and Production group. As the Safety Engineer you will own the Health and Safety function of your respective area. You will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our laboratories, advancing safety culture, and protecting our employees. Each day you will work with a multi-disciplinary team of theoretical and experimental physicists, materials scientists, and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing.
You will work closely with experts in security, operations, logistics, compliance, corporate counsel, and human resources to further the quantum health and safety program. You will partner with employees as well as contractors to achieve health and safety goals and improve our already strong safety culture. You will work in a fast-paced environment where our operations are rapidly changing, advocating safe changes in the face of new infrastructure, new tools, and new products/processes.
Key job responsibilities
Implement health and safety standards, policies and practices including but not limited to; safety management systems, training, risk assessments, assist with industrial hygiene assessments, and applicable safety regulations.
Conduct health and safety audits to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements as well as life safety requirements
Ensure compliance and implementation of global health and safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements.
Develop health and safety plans for on-site emergencies, business continuity, and other unique events.
Maintain adequate safety record keeping and data integrity.
Perform data trend analysis to present to cluster leadership to support business and safety initiatives.
Consult and partner with the AWS compliance team for interpretations and guidance.
Identify risks and partner with Operations to remediate via the hierarchy of controls.
Daily interactions with our customers delivering health and safety guidance.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum four-year college degree in a health and safety, physical science, or related field.
3 or more years of field health and safety experience in general industry or construction.
1 or more years of experience designing, revising, and implementing health and safety processes and procedural documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting technical groups such as IT, Engineering, and Operations.
Experience supporting semiconductor or related fabrication facilities.
Engineering certifications, preferably in chemical, mechanical, and/or process safety
Working knowledge of the NFPA70E Standard and experience providing safety guidance for those working on medium voltage electrical systems.
Experience with detailed hazard recognition and preparation of written assessments/proactive remedies.
Knowledge of applicable region specific federal, state, and local health and safety regulations (OSHA and NFPA standards).
High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information; excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy.
Self-directed and driven to deliver with quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information to leadership within AWS.
Excellent problem-solving skills; self-driven to develop quick, scrappy control measures.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and aptitude for learning additional software tools.
Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies.
Understands/Practices Amazon’s Leadership Principles found here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/principles
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.