EHS Specialist

Amazon; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the e-commerce sector is seeking an EHS Specialist to ensure workplace safety and compliance with health standards. The role involves conducting trainings, risk assessments, and maintaining safety metrics while promoting a positive work culture. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience in Environmental Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an EHS related field or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Conduct trainings and coach associates.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analysis

Judgment

Customer Focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or higher in safety-related field

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 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/or weekends.
• If not certified, obtain First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 3 weeks of start date.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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-related role.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience maintaining 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 safety data, and conducting job hazard analyses.
• Experience in emergency response, with current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Experience managing workers' compensation cases.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more information, visit this link.

Job ID: A3012141