EHS Specialist

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist who will ensure compliance and safety in the workplace. This role includes conducting risk assessments, maintaining metrics, and promoting a safe environment while supporting management's compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will have a relevant background in Health & Safety and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field or relevant bachelor's degree.
• Experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 3 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Analytical skills

Customer focus skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in EHS-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job ID: 3003826 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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 the 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.

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based 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. In addition, 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
- Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelors degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or 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 ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
- Experience in workers compensation case management

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