EHS Specialist

Amazon; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to promote a safe work environment. This role involves conducting risk assessments, maintaining compliance with safety regulations, and supporting management's safety efforts. Candidates should have relevant experience or education in Environmental Health & Safety and be willing to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year in an EHS related field or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a safety-related role within Amazon.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate metrics for onsite management teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Support compliance with corporate program expectations.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analysis

Judgment

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant EHS 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

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/or 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
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant EHS field OR 6 months experience in a safety-related role within Amazon
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel professionally
• Experience maintaining 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 service skills
• Experience leading and managing teams, analyzing accident data, and conducting job hazard and safety analyses
• Experience in emergency response and holding current First Aid and CPR certifications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. If you require workplace accommodations during the application or onboarding process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more info. If your region isn’t listed, contact your Recruiting Partner.