EHS Specialist

Amazon; Centerville (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to enhance workplace safety and health. The role involves conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and maintaining metrics for reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental health and safety, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in EHS or safety-related role.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED required within 3 weeks of start.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Support compliance with corporate program expectations and laws.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analysis

Judgment

Customer Focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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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 trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

Responsibilities

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. Additionally, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and 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 available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

For those without an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of start date.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience 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.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel professionally.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality regarding security and personal issues in the workplace.

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

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