Technical Operations Engineer II, re:Cycle Reverse Logistics

About the role

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company that extends the life of used electronic equipment through reuse, repair, and recycling. A stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family, it provides services to other Amazon companies, specializing in the handling of electronic equipment originally used in data centers. The mission is to manage and scale information technology asset disposition (ITAD) services for used electronics and electronic equipment (UEEE) through secure and environmentally sustainable practices supporting asset recovery, reuse, recycling, and other circular economy initiatives.

The Environmental Operations Manager will report to the re:Cycle Reverse Logistics Global EHS Manager and support environmental compliance across RRL operations. This role covers a range of environmental compliance programs including waste management, stormwater management, air quality compliance, spill prevention, and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance programs for re:Cycle Reverse Logistics by helping ensure operations meet applicable regulations and standards.
• Assist with compliance activities related to local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permit conditions, and Amazon policy for facilities managing end-of-life electronic equipment.
• Support stormwater compliance programs, including SWPPP maintenance, routine inspections, and sampling activities.
• Assist with air quality compliance activities, including emissions tracking, permit compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Help develop and maintain SPCC plans and support spill prevention and countermeasure requirements.
• Support ISO 14001 and R2 certification programs by helping maintain audit-ready conditions at assigned facilities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of environmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), including waste handling and documentation procedures.
• Support the proper handling, tracking, and disposition of Focus Materials (e.g., PCBs, mercury-containing devices, batteries, circuit boards) in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with operations teams, the RRL Commercial Team, and other stakeholders to support audit findings and corrective actions.
• Participate in environmental compliance audits and assist with follow-up activities.
• Support the waste vendor vetting process, including vendor qualification reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate with the RRL HSSE team to help identify and mitigate environmental risks within work processes.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory reports and permit-related documentation.
• Conduct environmental incident investigations and help develop corrective actions under guidance from senior team members.
• Use data and environmental best practices to support informed business decisions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of environmental compliance, waste management, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience with waste, e-waste, or recycling regulations and programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and SERI R2 certification standards
• Experience working in the tech/data center sector or electronics recycling industry
• Experience with state and federal environmental permitting processes (waste permits, stormwater permits, air quality permits)
• Experience with waste vendor management and qualification processes
• Experience with stormwater management, including SWPPP development and inspections
• Experience implementing process improvements in an operational environment
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel to local sites up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Pay

• USA, KY, Florence: $111,300 – $186,100 annually
• USA, PA, Greencastle: $111,300 – $186,100 annually

Base salary range listed above. Total compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs); final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

Company: re:Cycle Reverse Logistics LLC | Job ID: A10586569