Waste Compliance Risk Specialist I

Amazon Inc.

Visalia (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 97,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Health insurance

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RSUs (restricted stock units)

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Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in California seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across 2-4 sites. You will execute environmental compliance plans, track waste obligations, and partner with site and operations teams to meet milestones.

You’ll conduct site inspections, maintain hazardous waste records, surface gaps, and present clear documentation to leadership. Travel up to 50% and collaborate with legal, compliance operations, and partners to strengthen conformance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field is required.
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.