EHS Specialist

HSE Blog; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Wellbeing support

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in San Jose, California, is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to lead safety audits, investigations, risk assessments, training and continuous improvement on site.

Responsibilities include delivering safety programs, conducting audits and risk analyses, coaching staff, and supporting emergency response and first-aid readiness. The role emphasizes proactive safety culture and incident prevention.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of: one year in EHS, a bachelor degree in an EHS-related subject, or six months in an Amazon safety role.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Word and Excel, and confidential-information handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety programs, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and preventive actions.
• Train and coach associates and managers and use safety data to improve site performance.
• Support emergency response and first-aid readiness.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor degree in EHS-related subject

Job description

Amazon seeks a full-time EHS Specialist in San Jose to lead safety audits, investigations, risk assessments, training and continuous improvement.

Amazon.com Services LLC is recruiting a full-time EHS Specialist in San Jose, California.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety programs, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and preventive actions.
• Train and coach associates and managers and use safety data to improve site performance.
• Support emergency response and first-aid readiness.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one route: one year in EHS, a bachelor degree in an EHS-related subject, or six months in an Amazon safety role.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Word and Excel, and confidential-information handling.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor degree in safety, strong communication and analysis, team leadership, hazard analysis, emergency response, First Aid/CPR or workers compensation experience.

Working conditions and benefits

Flexible shifts, lifting up to 49 lb, standing or walking for up to 12 hours, variable noise and temperatures, outside loading work and stair use may be required. First Aid, CPR and AED credentials must be obtained within three weeks if not held. The employer lists USD 31.82–36.77 per hour and offers insurance, wellbeing support, 401(k), paid time off and parental leave.