EHS Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onVirginia Union University, Admiral Street, Northside, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, United States
About the Mission
Join Amazon's mission to become Earth's safest place to work! We have set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day.
This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Virginia Union University, Admiral Street, Northside, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, United States
Richmond, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments
- check_circleDrive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies
- check_circleDeliver engaging safety training to promote a proactive safety culture
- check_circleServe as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing
- check_circleChampion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety
- check_circleTransform safety data into compelling narratives to influence positive change
- check_circleMaintain effective care delivery and assist with emergency response at the site
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school or equivalent
- verified1 year in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR Bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background OR 6 months experience in a safety-related role within Amazon
- verifiedKnowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- verifiedExperience using Microsoft Word and Excel
- verifiedExperience maintaining confidentiality
- verifiedBachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
- verifiedExperience leading and managing a team
- verifiedExperience in emergency response
- verifiedCurrently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
- verifiedExperience in workers compensation case management
- verified
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field. Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills. Experience leading and managing a team, ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses. Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates. Experience in workers compensation case management.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurance including medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and Supplemental life planscheck_circleEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Linecheck_circleFlexible Spending Accountscheck_circleAdoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage401(k) matching
