Regulated Waste Risk Specialist I

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

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and state hazardous waste rules, and can surface gaps using data to improve conformance across sites.

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.

Skills

Regulated waste management

RCRA and DOT regulations

Data analysis for compliance

Environmental health & safety

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Master's in EHS (preferred)

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and state hazardous waste rules, and can surface gaps using data to improve conformance across sites.