Waste Compliance & Risk Specialist

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

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple California sites. You will execute site-level compliance plans, track waste obligations to closure, and partner with operations to meet milestones. Strong data analysis and regulatory interpretation are essential.

Responsibilities include audits, documentation, and coordinating with legal and operations. Travel up to 50% and effective communication with site leaders are required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety 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 state rules).
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own execution and delivery of regulated waste compliance projects across supported sites, developing SOPs, workflows, and inspection routines.
• Apply waste compliance audits and site inspections to monitor thresholds and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with site teams and operations partners to clarify requirements and drive consensus.
• Identify process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Prepare clear documentation including status reports, audit results, and metrics.
• Travel up to 50%.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

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

Hazardous waste certification (RCRA/DOT) or 40-hour HAZWOPER

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple California sites. You will execute site-level compliance plans, track waste obligations to closure, and partner with operations to meet milestones. Strong data analysis and regulatory interpretation are essential.

Responsibilities include audits, documentation, and coordinating with legal and operations. Travel up to 50% and effective communication with site leaders are required in a fast-paced environment.