EHS Specialist

Company: Amazon

About the Role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture. Your expertise will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely. You will facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
• Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries.
• Deliver engaging safety training.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing.
• Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority.
• Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes.
• Transform safety data into compelling narratives.

Additional Job Elements

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather.
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school or equivalent.
• 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR
• 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues.
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field.
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills.
• Experience leading and managing a team.
• Ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns.
• Conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience in emergency response.
• Currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience in workers compensation case management.