Safety Innovator & Advocate — EHS Specialist

Amazon; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives, audits, and training across facilities in the United States. The role focuses on building a proactive safety culture and reducing risks while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate has a background in EHS, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect associates and improve safety outcomes, including emergency response readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS-related field preferred; or 6 months safety experience at Amazon.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, especially 29 CFR 1910, is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program implementation and audits.
• Investigate incidents and conduct risk assessments.
• Deliver safety training and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety programs

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in EHS

Experience in safety role at Amazon

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives, audits, and training across facilities in the United States. The role focuses on building a proactive safety culture and reducing risks while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate has a background in EHS, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect associates and improve safety outcomes, including emergency response readiness.