Environmental Risk & Waste Compliance Specialist

Amazon Inc.

Valencia (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 97,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

RSU program

Job summary

Amazon, through its Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team, drives regulated waste compliance across its operations. The Risk Specialist I executes compliance plans at the site level, tracks waste obligations to closure, and partners with site and operations teams to meet milestones.

They conduct site inspections, maintain hazardous waste records, and surface gaps through program controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
Experience in environmental compliance, regulated waste management, or workplace risk investigations.
Experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, state rules).
Experience collecting and analyzing data to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Own execution and delivery of regulated waste compliance projects across supported sites.
Apply waste compliance audits and site inspections to monitor thresholds and take corrective action.
Collaborate with site teams to clarify requirements and drive discussions that build consensus.
Identify process improvements to reduce risk and improve conformance.
Prepare clear documentation and communicate status to stakeholders.
Travel expected up to 50%.