EHS Specialist

Core Impact Areas

• Risk & Compliance Management: Conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs), process ergonomics assessments, and daily/weekly safety audits.
• Incident Investigation: Facilitating incident and near-miss investigations, tracking root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Data & Reporting: Maintaining and reporting accurate safety performance metrics (KPIs) to both onsite management and corporate systems.
• Training & Coaching: Leading safety orientations, delivering equipment introductions, and coaching associates on observed work habits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Operations teams and Associate committees to resolve safety issues and raise overall hazard awareness.

Key job responsibilities

• Risk & Compliance Management: Conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs), process ergonomics assessments, and daily/weekly safety audits.
• Incident Investigation: Facilitating incident and near-miss investigations, tracking root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Data & Reporting: Maintaining and reporting accurate safety performance metrics (KPIs) to both onsite management and corporate systems.
• Training & Coaching: Leading safety orientations, delivering equipment introductions, and coaching associates on observed work habits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Operations teams and Associate committees to resolve safety issues and raise overall hazard awareness.

Basic Qualifications

• A 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 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 personal issues in the workplace

Preferred Qualifications

• A 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, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, 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