EHS Specialist

Amazon; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to enhance workplace health and safety. The role involves conducting trainings, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of OSHA regulations, with a focus on promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an EHS-related field or 6 months experience within Amazon.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personnel issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Analysis

Judgment

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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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, 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 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 weekends.
• Obtain First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 3 weeks if not already certified.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• At least 1 year in an EHS-related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or 6 months experience within Amazon.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personnel issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in worker's compensation case management.
• 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.

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