Regulated Waste Risk Specialist - Field Compliance

Amazon Inc.

Camarillo (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 97,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team is responsible for ensuring that Amazon's global operation is the benchmark for environmental excellence across all similar industries. The Risk Specialist I drives regulated waste compliance across the 2-4 sites they support.

They execute the organization's environmental compliance plans at the site level, track waste compliance obligations to closure, and partner with site and operations teams to meet compliance milestones.

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.
Travel expected up to 50% of the time.