Hazardous Waste Compliance Risk Specialist

Amazon Inc.; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across California sites, including Bloomington. This role executes environmental compliance plans, tracks obligations to closure, and partners with site teams to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of RCRA and DOT, can communicate regulatory requirements to leaders and legal stakeholders, and uses data to identify gaps and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in environmental compliance, regulated waste management, or workplace risk investigations.
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, and applicable state hazardous waste rules).
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution and delivery of regulated waste compliance projects and activities, including developing standard operating procedures, workflows, and inspection routines, to mitigate identified risks across the sites you support.
• Apply risk management methods such as waste compliance audits and site inspections to monitor compliance thresholds, test controls, and take corrective action when findings arise.
• Collaborate with site teams, compliance operations, and operations partners to understand business needs, clarify waste compliance requirements, and drive productive discussions that build consensus.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and work with process owners to improve conformance, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, including status reports, audit results, metrics, and project communications, so the right information reaches the right audience at the right time.
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulated waste management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field

Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across California sites, including Bloomington. This role executes environmental compliance plans, tracks obligations to closure, and partners with site teams to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of RCRA and DOT, can communicate regulatory requirements to leaders and legal stakeholders, and uses data to identify gaps and drive