EHS Specialist, ALB1 WHS Team

Amazon; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amazon’s Workplace Health & Safety team seeks a WHSS to help become Earth’s safest place to work. You’ll lead data-driven safety programs, audit daily operations, investigate incidents, and assess risks while integrating innovative solutions to protect associates and maintain productivity.

As a safety champion at your site, you’ll build relationships, train teams, and turn safety data into clear stories that drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Must obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certification within 3 weeks of start date.
• If assigned to NYC Fire Department jurisdiction, may need a Certificate of Fitness Holder.

Responsabilités

• Lead safety programs through data-driven strategies, daily audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Deliver engaging safety training to associates and promote proactive safety culture.
• Transform safety data into narratives to influence safety initiatives and engagement.
• Act as safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing across the organization.
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
• Work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Description du poste

Description

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.

Core Impact Areas

Safety Program Excellence & Implementation - Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.

Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership

Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization. Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement. Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits. Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.

Additional Job Elements

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
• Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site

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.