EHS Specialist
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll transform workplace safety culture, protect employees, and revolutionize how safety is implemented across operations. This role combines technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together.
About the role
As your building's designated safety champion, you'll drive safety program excellence, advocate for associate wellbeing, and foster a proactive safety culture. You'll build relationships, influence positive change, and help shape Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth’s Safest Place to Work.
Responsibilities
- Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
- Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 and temperatures/weather conditions may fluctuate (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.
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends.
- If you do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, you must obtain it within 3 weeks of your start date.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 of 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 in the workplace.
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, analyzing accident data, evaluating new processes and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conducting job hazard and job safety analyses.
- Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Experience in workers compensation case management.
Pay
Base salary range: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly (Reno, NV). Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
- Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.