EHS Specialist

DESCRIPTION

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.

Core Impact Areas:
Safety Program Excellence & Implementation - 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.

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 include:

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)

For those that 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.
If you are assigned to a site in the jurisdiction of the New York City Fire Department, you may be required to attend training and testing to become and maintain a Certificate of Fitness Holder for building occupancy compliance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- 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
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace