Job Description

DESCRIPTIONAWS 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.As a Regional Safety Manager you will own the Health and Safety function of your respective area as well as supervise a team of Regional Safety Engineers responsible for field safety operations. You will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our data centers, advancing safety culture, and protecting our employees. Each day you will work with our data center engineers, the people who make the cloud run. Our engineers work with electrical switching equipment, large scale air handling mechanical systems, and critical IT gear.You will work closely with experts in operations, security, construction, logistics, compliance, corporate counsel, and human resources to further the global health safety program. You will partner with employees as well as contractors to achieve health and safety goals and improve our already strong safety culture. As AWS increases data capacity you will partner with construction managers to ensure risks are identified and mitigated prior to live operations. You will work in a fast-paced environment where our operations are rapidly growing, advocating safe changes in the face of new infrastructure, new tools, and new products and processes.This role is for a qualified and experienced Health and Safety Manager. The primary responsibilities of the role are to support the safety operations for Data Centers in the ASEAN Region (Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia) and to manage a team of Regional Safety Engineers. You will have managed a team of at least three individuals, over a period of at least five years. You will be able to demonstrate how you continued to improve performance of an existing team along with displaying skills in building or growing a team of health and safety professionals. The candidate will also be knowledgeable in safety regulations in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia as well as industry best practices related to hazard recognition and mitigation.You will be part of a regional and global team that works with internal and external partners to maintain and enhance the safety of operations. Close collaboration with onsite physical security, vendors, compliance officers, risk management, and fire/life safety systems is required. Additionally, you will work with employees and contractors to achieve specific safety objectives.You must be an effective communicator, sending clear, concise and consistent messages verbally, in written form, and public speaking forums. This individual will advise, instruct and train safety professionals, as well as operations personnel on safety policies and procedures. You will also assist the team in incorporating and improving our safety standards in our sites.This role will report to the Senior Regional Safety Manager - Asia Pacific, Japan and China. This position is based in Singapore. Some domestic and international travel is required up to 25%.Key job responsibilities

• Managing and developing Regional Safety Engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring highest levels of performance.
• Recruit talent for the Asia Pacific, Japan and China region.
• Create a positive partnership with regional operations Leadership and serve as point of contact and escalation for safety related matters.
• Ensures compliance to Safety programs such as Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, Emergency Procedures and Evacuation and other such programs for each DC.
• Ensuring compliance with company, global, regional and/or local Health and Safety standards.
• Support new region launch including initial site inspections, identifying accountability, purchasing and site readiness review.
• Conduct training and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with outside vendors (General Contractors, sub-contractors, Emergency Services) as they relate to operations and construction.
• Develop safety plans for on-site emergencies, special events and other unique safety situations.
• Perform safety data analysis and create bench marking.
• Ensure proper regulatory and internal safety record keeping and provide accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
• Consult and work with compliance teams on safety regulations interpretations and investigations.
• Develop and implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injury.
• Act as the representative for Unannounced Government Visits (e.g., MOM) and address any issues that may arise on a site level for that region
• Adapt to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, strategy and deadlines.
• Identify, drive, and support the implementation of initiatives to reduce Health and Safety risks and improve team efficiency.
• All other duties as assigned.

About the team
About AWSDiverse 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 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.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Singapore, SGPBASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 or more years of field experience with a proven record of safety.
• 5 or more years of people management experience.
• Experience overseeing health and safety operations in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Minimum college/university degree in a safety and health field or experience equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manages a team of safety professionals across diverse regulatory jurisdictions.
• Expert knowledge of H&S regulations in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies and comfortable interacting with senior leaders.
• Experience designing and implementing safety policy, processes and procedural documentation.
• Construction, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or similar industry safety experience with mix of full time employees and third-party contractors.
• Able to manage up and escalate issues or concerns when required.
• High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information; excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy.

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