EHS Specialist, Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

About the Role

• Join Amazon's mission to become Earth’s safest place to work.
• Transform workplace safety culture through innovative, human-centered solutions.
• Serve as the designated safety champion for your building.

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.
• Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority.
• Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership.
• Transform safety data into compelling narratives.

Additional Job Elements

• Lift up to 49 pounds; frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in environments with variable noise levels.
• Work in environments with variable temperatures and weather.
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (at applicable sites).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts (days, nights, and/or weekends).
• For those without an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school or equivalent.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field.
• OR A Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant background.
• OR 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon.

Preferred 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.