Regulated Waste Compliance Specialist I

Amazon Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Stock/RSU benefits

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is hiring a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple sites, executing environmental compliance plans, performing inspections, and maintaining hazardous waste records. You will surface gaps, prioritize fixes, and work with site leaders to meet milestones in a dynamic operations environment.

Required are a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field and 2+ years of environmental compliance experience, plus ability to communicate complex requirements

Qualifications

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

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Site inspections

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is hiring a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple sites, executing environmental compliance plans, performing inspections, and maintaining hazardous waste records. You will surface gaps, prioritize fixes, and work with site leaders to meet milestones in a dynamic operations environment.

Required are a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field and 2+ years of environmental compliance experience, plus ability to communicate complex requirements