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Construction Safety Prog Lead, DCPD Health and Safety

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Amazon

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 5+ years in construction safety, ISO standards knowledge, advanced tools experience, strong leadership skills, and a track record of compliance and risk management.
  • You will author safety programs, ensure compliance, structure management systems, analyze performance, conduct site visits, prepare reports, monitor regulations, and travel for program deployment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in International Standards Organization standard application such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, or ISO 45001.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant safety experience managing or building health and safety programs, with a proven record of safety, with minimum 5 years of experience working in the construction industry as a safety professional.
  • 3+ years with tools such as: Microsoft Office, Excel, Tableau, Procore, Avetta, etc.
  • A builder – not a maintainer in Safety Program Management with experience in field safety program deployment in data center environments.
  • Advanced degree and certification through recognized agency/association in occupational health and safety or equivalent (i.e. BCSP, ASSP, BCRSP, ITC-ILO, IOSH, ISPON, NEBOSH, SISO, MEM, etc).
  • Demonstrated ability to build compliance programs and embed a culture of compliance in a large, rapidly growing, global enterprise.
  • Extensive knowledge of global construction safety regulatory frameworks (i.e. Construction, Design and Management Regulations- UK, Construction Work - Code of Practice - Australia etc).
  • Extensive knowledge of global construction incident management and risk mitigation programs.
  • Strong management experience, with a record of proven leadership.
  • Success working in matrixed organizations.
  • High ethical standards with proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • Excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy.
  • Excellent problem solving skills, an ability to innovate, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience interfacing with and influencing site leaders and senior business leaders.
  • Ability to identify, develop and implement department goals and strategies.
  • Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
  • Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.

Responsibilities

  • - Author comprehensive programs, policies, standards, tools and mechanisms for improving health and safety at AWS.
  • - Structure H&S management system to the AWS Safety Management Program governance, and ISO 45001 structure.
  • - Identify management system gaps and prioritize needs according to the architecture elements of Leadership, Planning, Support, Operational Controls, Performance Management, and Continuous Improvement.
  • - Responsible to ensure program compliance to regulatory jurisdictions, and conformance to AWS policies.
  • - Align the global strategy, structure documentation regionally and apply H&S programs locally ensuring clear and concise communication and deployment plans are delivered to.
  • - Establish score cards on H&S performance for the business to have clear read on how they are performing.
  • - Complete ad hoc site visits to first hand see the application of your programs, intaking any and all feedback for iterations.
  • - Prepare monthly and quarterly program deployment reports.
  • - Monitor and update changing regulations and industry trends that may influence H&S programs.
  • - Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly business updates of KPI’s.
  • - Domestic & international travel up to 25-40%.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Construction Safety Program Lead position?

A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field is required.

How much experience is necessary for this role?

A minimum of 5 years of relevant safety experience managing or building health and safety programs, with at least 5 years of experience working in the construction industry as a safety professional is necessary.

Which software tools should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should have experience with tools such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Tableau, Procore, and Avetta.

Will the person in this role be required to travel?

Yes, domestic and international travel of up to 25-40% is required.

What are the key responsibilities of the Construction Safety Program Lead?

Key responsibilities include authoring comprehensive safety programs, compliance management, establishing H&S performance scorecards, conducting site visits, and preparing deployment reports.

How important are communication skills for this position?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial, as the role involves effectively advising and collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

Is there a particular management experience required for this role?

Yes, the role requires strong management experience with a proven record of leadership, particularly in safety program deployment in construction or data center environments.

What type of safety certifications are preferred for this position?

Advanced degrees and certifications through recognized agencies in occupational health and safety, such as BCSP, ASSP, or NEBOSH, are preferred.

How does this role contribute to the health and safety culture at AWS?

The Construction Safety Program Lead will create programs and policies that foster a culture of compliance and continuously improve health and safety performance across the organization.

Does AWS support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
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10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

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