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 one of the world’s most innovative companies. Your 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 culture where safety is everyone's priority. 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, daily audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries and deliver engaging safety training that 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 a priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
• Develop relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and embed safety best practices.
• 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 environments with varying noise levels and variable temperatures (including outdoor loading areas).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (where applicable).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends.
• Obtain adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 weeks of start date (if not already certified).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• 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 maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues.

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/machinery for safety concerns, and conducting job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience in emergency response and current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience in workers' compensation case management.

Pay

Base salary range: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly (location: USA, VA, Fredericksburg). Your compensation package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options for 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.