EHS Specialist at Amazon in Richmond, CA

Summary: Amazon is on a mission to become Earth’s safest place to work, and they are seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) to help achieve this goal. The role involves transforming workplace safety culture, implementing safety programs, and advocating for associate wellbeing. Responsibilities: - Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies - Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries - Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture - Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency - Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization - Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement - Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits - Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives - Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach - Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts - Work in an environment where the noise level varies - Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments) - Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs) - Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site - Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends Required Qualifications: - High school or equivalent - A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon - Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910 - Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity - Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace - Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends - For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, First Aid certification, CPR certification, AED certification, Emergency response, Workers compensation case management, Job hazard analysis, Job safety analysis, Accident data analysis Benefits: Sign-on payments, Restricted stock units (RSUs), Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Parental leave