Sr. Process Safety Engineer, Process Safety Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Sr. Process Safety Engineer, Process Safety Engineering
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The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Facilities, Engineering, and Construction (FEC) organization is looking for an Electrical Safety Engineer to lead the safe design and operation of systems involving Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHCs)—including hydrogen, lithium-ion, ammonia, and compressed natural gas—across our global operations. This role directly supports Amazon’s 2040 Climate Pledge by enabling the responsible deployment of alternative energy technologies. You’ll work across engineering, operations, and construction teams to integrate Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements from design through execution.
Your work will shape safety outcomes at a global scale and ensure that new technologies meet strict internal and external standards. This is an opportunity to lead, influence, and innovate in one of the most dynamic safety engineering environments in the world. The role is grounded in technical leadership, aligning risk controls with best practices and regulatory frameworks, including OSHA, EPA RMP, NFPA 70E, IEC 61511, IEC 61010.
job responsibilities
- Participate in risk evaluations in accordance with OSHA , IEC 61511, ISO
12100, 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 regulatory compliance and good engineering practices regarding 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 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.
- Integrate 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.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- 401(k) Plan.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Basic Qualifications- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation) from an accredited university.
- 6+ years of experience in safety engineering in a 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.
- 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 on low voltage systems such as 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,…
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