EHS Specialist

Amazon; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to promote a positive culture and maintain a safe work environment. You will coordinate WHS activities, conduct training, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role involves flexible shifts and requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, making it ideal for someone passionate about workplace safety.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an EHS related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personnel issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain metrics for onsite management and corporate reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

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.
• Obtain First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 3 weeks if not already certified.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or 6 months of safety-related experience at Amazon.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personnel 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 accident data, conducting job hazard and safety analyses.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, experience in emergency response, and workers compensation case management.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. For workplace accommodations during the application process, visit this link.