EHS Specialist

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon seeks an EHS Specialist to coordinate health and safety efforts at their facility, promoting a safe work culture while ensuring compliance with corporate and legal standards. Responsibilities include training employees, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining safety metrics. This role demands flexibility in work shifts and commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in EHS-related field or Bachelor's degree in relevant area.
• Experience in a safety-related role within Amazon is a plus.
• Obtain First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 3 weeks of start.

Responsibilities

• Maintain metrics to report to management teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend safety measures.
• Support compliance with corporate expectations and federal/state laws.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

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.

If you are assigned to a site in the jurisdiction of the New York City Fire Department, you may be required to attend training and testing to become and maintain a Certificate of Fitness Holder for building occupancy compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s 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 personnel 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
  
  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3000249

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Other

• Industries

  Software Development

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