EHS Specialist

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 protect employees, ensuring they return home safely every day. You will facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. You will be your building's designated safety champion, building relationships, influencing positive change, and contributing to Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation:
• 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 that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership:
• Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
• Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits.
• Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.

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 (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• 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

• Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 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.
• For those who 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.

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.