EHS Specialist

Amazon • Fresno, TX

20h • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will transform workplace safety culture by leading new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions. This role focuses on protecting employees, preventing injuries, and revolutionizing how workplace safety is implemented. You will serve as your building's designated safety champion, building relationships and influencing positive change to make a lasting impact on people and operations.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• 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
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in worker's compensation case management
• 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

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
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED