Sr. Process Safety Engineer, Process Safety Engineering

Amazon•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Facilities, Engineering, and Construction (FEC) organization is looking for a 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. This role is grounded in technical leadership. You’ll be responsible for aligning risk controls with best practices and regulatory frameworks, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Risk Management Plan (RMP), NFPA 70E, IEC 61511, IEC 61010

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.