EHS Specialist

Amazon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an EHS Specialist to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting a positive workplace culture. The role involves conducting training, risk assessments, and maintaining safety metrics. Candidates must have relevant experience or education and be able to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an EHS related field or a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for management.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analysis

Judgment

Customer Focus

Education

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 trainings 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.
• Work flexible shifts, 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 start date.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personal issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety-related field.
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills.
• Experience leading teams, analyzing safety data, and conducting hazard analyses.
• Experience in emergency response with current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• 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.