OMHS Integration Safety Lead, FEC - Facilities, Engineering and Construction

About the role

As Principal Risk Manager for One MHS Integration & Deployment within the Workplace, Health & Safety organization, you'll build and operationalize the complete safety program that enables Amazon to safely execute MHE installations across its fulfillment network. You will partner with WHS Construction Safety, ONE MHS I&D Leadership, GES Construction, and third-party labor providers to ensure every site has the policies, training, and compliance systems required to protect workers from day one. You will own the entire safety infrastructure for ONE MHS Integration & Deployment — every policy, procedure, training standard, compliance framework, and operational safety system — with increased scale year over year. You will design and author the complete ONE MHS safety policy framework, build course training curriculum across multiple role types, manage the Go/No-Go readiness process, and drive a five-tier safety metrics framework that spans lagging indicators through cultural benchmarking. You will analyze safety performance data across simultaneous project sites and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership including Directors and VPs.

Key responsibilities

• Design, author, and implement the complete ONE MHS safety policy framework across all policy areas including electrical safety (NFPA 70E), fall protection, LOTO, confined space, hot work, rigging and lifting, PIT/MEWP operations, and scaffolding
• Author the ONE MHS Safety Code of Conduct, site mobilization safety checklist, pre-task planning procedures, and Go/No-Go readiness criteria
• Develop the ONE MHS incident investigation protocol defining escalation paths, root cause analysis methodology, and corrective action tracking
• Bridge Amazon's existing WHS operational policies and SSC V3/V4 Construction Safety standards with the unique requirements of internal MHE integration work
• Own the end-to-end training curriculum for all ONE MHS role types covering courses across general safety, energy/electrical, work at heights, equipment operations, and emergency response
• Build the training tracking and compliance system ensuring 100% completion verification before any personnel access any site
• Establish competency verification processes for high-risk activities — not just course completion, but demonstrated proficiency
• Manage the upstream training interface with third-party labor providers, defining pre-arrival requirements and on-site delivery in coordination with site WHS teams
• Own SSC V3/V4 compliance for all ONE MHS projects — ensuring every site, every shift, and every activity meets Amazon Special Safety Conditions
• Manage the Go/No-Go process for ONE MHS sites — developing criteria, conducting readiness assessments, and making recommendations to WHS Construction Safety
• Build the internal and third-party safety audit program including scheduled and unannounced inspections, finding classification, corrective action tracking, and closure verification
• Design and implement the ONE MHS five-tier safety metrics framework spanning lagging indicators, process indicators, leading indicators, cultural indicators, and industry benchmarking
• Establish reporting cadence from daily incident reports through quarterly executive summaries to VP WHS and annual comprehensive program reviews
• Own the safety interface with third-party QA Site Safety Manager providers — selection criteria, performance standards, contract requirements, and ongoing performance management
• Manage third-party labor provider safety partnerships including upstream training requirements, on-site safety verification, and escalation protocols
• Oversee consulting engagement deliverables and manage transition to fully internal capability

Basic qualifications

• 10+ years of cross-functional project or program delivery experience
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in occupational safety, construction safety, or safety program management in industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments
• 5+ years of experience building safety programs from the ground up — designing policy frameworks, training systems, and compliance structures where none previously existed
• Direct experience with high-risk construction or industrial activities: electrical work (NFPA 70E), work at heights/fall protection, LOTO/control of hazardous energy, confined space entry, rigging and lifting, and hot work
• Experience managing safety across multiple simultaneous project sites with both employee and contractor workforces
• Demonstrated ability to author safety policies and procedures that are operationally executable — tools that field teams actually use
• Experience with OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926), general industry standards (29 CFR 1910), and contractor safety management
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency
• Ability to travel 40–60%

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or MBA with safety management focus
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification
• Experience in material handling equipment installation, commissioning, or integration environments
• Experience working within or alongside Amazon's WHS, Construction Safety, or RME organizations
• Familiarity with Amazon Special Safety Conditions (SSC) or equivalent owner-controlled safety programs
• Experience scaling safety programs from pilot/startup phase to enterprise-wide deployment (10+ to 50+ sites)
• Experience managing third-party safety providers and consulting engagements
• OSHA 500/510 certification (Construction Outreach Trainer)
• Experience with safety management software systems, training tracking platforms, and data-driven safety analytics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Pay

• USA, TN, Nashville: $129,800.00 – $175,500.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $144,200.00 – $195,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue: $144,200.00 – $195,000.00 USD annually

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Your Amazon package will also include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

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