Amazon is looking for a results-oriented individual to join the AWS Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Infrastructure Energy & Water Team. In this role, you will negotiate and execute power purchase agreements for carbon free energy and power supply contracts across EMEA, as well as deliver innovative energy projects, creating a diverse, cost effective energy portfolio for the EMEA region.
You will need to be able to identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate and deliver on savings opportunities. You will have a results orientated approach, strong analytical skill set, financial acumen and proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem.
Location: London/Dublin/Madrid
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS 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.
Key job responsibilities
Execute electrical supply contracts that reduce cost, minimise risk and leverage opportunities that benefit Amazon
Support the delivery and execution of a comprehensive energy strategy for AWS EMEA data centres
Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
Analyse trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon
Review energy markets to identify cost savings opportunities for new and existing data centre sites
Manage energy projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals
Be a passionate self-starter
About the team
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- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
- Experience in large complex deal negotiations with a successful track record
- Experience building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics or other related fields
- Experience solving problems with technology in the Energy & Utilities industries
- Strong analytical skill set to support review of electricity procurement strategies, utility tariffs, energy projects and power contracts
- Speak, write, and read fluently in French, Spanish, German or Italian
- Prior transaction experience in EMEA power and gas markets, especially Nordics, UK, Germany, France and Ireland.
- Prior experience in energy trading or power generation in EMEA energy markets
- Prior experience working with market operators and regulators globally.
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