EHS Specialist

Amazon; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves conducting training, maintaining metrics, and risk assessments to support employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Judgment

Customer Focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Description

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting training and coaching associates on observed work habits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate reporting systems.
• Support management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.
• Be willing to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends.

Note: Candidates without an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must obtain it within 3 weeks of the start date.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• At least 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or 6 months experience in a safety-related role within Amazon.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personnel issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in worker's compensation case management.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety-related field.
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills.
• Experience leading teams, analyzing accident data, and conducting safety analyses.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, and experience in emergency response.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. For workplace accommodations during the application process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.