EHS Specialist

Amazon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to promote a safe work environment. The role involves maintaining metrics, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must be flexible with shifts and obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an EHS related field or relevant degree.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED required within 3 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate metrics for reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support compliance with program expectations and laws.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analysis

Judgment

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

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 work habits.

Responsibilities

The WHSS must maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management and corporate systems. They support management to ensure compliance with all program expectations and applicable laws. They conduct risk assessments related to jobs (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment, and recommend risk mitigation measures, including ergonomics. Candidates must be willing to work any shift based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate metrics for reporting
• Support compliance with program expectations and laws
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures
• Be available for flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends

For those without an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or 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
• 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 within Amazon in a safety role
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters

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, and conducting safety analyses
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications, experience in emergency response
• Experience in workers' compensation case management

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more info, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.