EHS Specialist
Amazon· Medical, Health, & Safety
Hybrid (USA, TX, Coppell)$28.94/hr - $33.41/hrfull-timePosted 2d ago
About the role
Work as a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) at Amazon, driving safety program excellence, associate advocacy, and a proactive safety culture across sites. Role emphasizes data-driven safety programs, audits, incident investigations, training, and collaboration with frontline associates and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments
- Drive comprehensive safety programs with data-driven strategies
- Deliver safety training to associates
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and efficiency
- Advocate for associate wellbeing and build partnerships across the organization
- Translate safety data into narratives to influence safety initiatives
- Maintain safety operations across sites, including emergency response support
- Build relationships with frontline staff and leadership to drive behavioral changes
- Lift up to 49 pounds; stand/walk up to 12 hours; work in variable temperatures and noisy environments
- Assist with emergency care delivery and response at the site
Qualifications
- High school or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related field OR 6 months experience in a safety-related role within Amazon
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in workplace matters
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a safety-related field; strong communication and leadership skills; experience in emergency response and First Aid/CPR; workers compensation experience
Skills
Required:Safety program managementIncident investigationRegulatory knowledgeCommunication
Nice to have:Emergency response
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for supplemental life plans
- Employee assistance programs (EAP) and mental health support
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- And other company benefits as described by Amazon
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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