Waste Compliance Risk Specialist – Site Audits (Travel)

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

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Risk Specialist I to lead regulated waste compliance across multiple California sites, including Rialto. You will execute environmental compliance plans, maintain waste records, conduct site inspections, and surface gaps through program controls.

You will collaborate with operations and legal stakeholders, analyze data to drive corrective actions, and travel up to 50% to support sites while advancing a culture of compliance.

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 SOPs, workflows, and inspection routines.
• Apply risk management methods such as waste compliance audits and site inspections to monitor thresholds and take corrective action when findings arise.
• Collaborate with site teams, compliance operations, and partners to understand business needs and drive consensus on requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and work with owners to improve conformance and efficiency.
• Prepare clear documentation, including status reports, audit results, and metrics for stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulated waste management

Data analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Master's in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Risk Specialist I to lead regulated waste compliance across multiple California sites, including Rialto. You will execute environmental compliance plans, maintain waste records, conduct site inspections, and surface gaps through program controls.

You will collaborate with operations and legal stakeholders, analyze data to drive corrective actions, and travel up to 50% to support sites while advancing a culture of compliance.