Amazon · 2 months ago
Sr. Process Safety Engineer, Process Safety Engineering
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $214K/yr
6+ years expAmazon is seeking a Sr. Process Safety Engineer to lead the safe design and operation of systems involving Highly Hazardous Chemicals across their global operations. This role involves integrating Process Safety Management requirements and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while shaping safety outcomes at a global scale.
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Responsibilities
Participate in risk evaluations in accordance with OSHA 1910.119, IEC 61511, ISO12100 and ANSI B11 practices
Support the development of PSM policies, standards, training, and safe operating procedures
Interpret and apply regulations, codes, and relevant standards
Advise partner engineering organizations and operations teams on regulations, regulatory compliance concerns, and good engineering practices in relation to equipment design, process control, electrical safety system operation
Participate in new standard developments with Engineering, Injury Prevention Specialists, Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME), Operations, and other key stakeholders
Work with various teams to review and approve designs of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment
Maintain all regulatory compliance documentation to ensure accurate and up to date adherence to standards
Manage projects that require certifications that comply with local, national and international regulations
Knowledge and understanding of equipment certification requirements (CE, UL, etc.) and experience working with NRTLs
Integration of control and safety systems into the design of new and existing equipment
Work with WHS safety teams, technical engineering teams and suppliers to specify safety or other risk-related requirements for projects across multiple regions
Contribute to building a safety culture that enables our technical engineering teams to develop safe and compliant products, systems and solutions
Qualification
Required
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation) through accredited university
6+ years of experience in safety engineering in manufacturing or production environment
Knowledge and understanding of certification bodies for approvals that comply with local, national and international electrical/process safety regulations and standards
Working knowledge and experience with National Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) and Notified Bodies
Knowledge of international and EU/NA Standards such as EU Machinery Directive, ISO, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA, IEC standards
Preferred
Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering in Manufacturing sector. CSME or other functional safety certification preferred
Experience with design and risk assessment methodology of safety instrumentation system in manufacturing environment. Experience working of low voltage systems such a transmitters and data collection methods similar to SCADA/ PLC or DCS systems
Familiarity with medium voltage distribution systems design. Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, inverters, electrical switch gear, power distribution units, Battery energy storage systems (BESS) variable frequency drives, and automatic/static transfer switches
Excellent understanding of applicable regional electrical code (NEC, CEC, ETCI, NFC, etc.)
Comprehensive knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and experience of implementing OSHA, NFPA, IEC, EPA RMP, and equivalent standards
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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