Waste Compliance Risk Specialist - Site Focus (Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple sites in California. The role implements environmental compliance plans, conducts site inspections, maintains hazardous waste records, and partners with operations to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and state regulations; strong data skills to identify gaps and drive corrective actions; capable of communicating with site leaders and legal stakeholders; travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) 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 SOPs, workflows, and inspection routines.
• Apply risk management methods such as waste compliance audits and site inspections to monitor thresholds and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with site teams, compliance operations, and partners to understand needs and drive consensus.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and work with owners to improve conformance and efficiency.
• Prepare clear documentation, including status reports, audit results, metrics, and communications for stakeholders.
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulated waste management

Data analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Master's degree in EHS or related field

Hazardous waste certification (RCRA/DOT)

HAZWOPPER / 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across multiple sites in California. The role implements environmental compliance plans, conducts site inspections, maintains hazardous waste records, and partners with operations to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and state regulations; strong data skills to identify gaps and drive corrective actions; capable of communicating with site leaders and legal stakeholders; travel