At Amazon, we are committed to being Earth"s Safest Place to Work. To get there, we are looking for an exceptionally talented and empathetic leader for the position of an onsite EHS Specialist in a permanent position. A possible relocation will be supported if certain criteria are met. As a Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will lead the EHS department at the respective Lab/R&D locations. You will work closely with the local management and report directly to the AR EHS Global Lab Safety Manager.
Key job responsibilities
Owning EHS compliance for a robotics research and development lab
Conducting risk assessments and influencing implementation of risk reduction measures
Advising employees and management on the subject of occupational health and safety and environmental regulations
Advising and influencing designs around machinery safety requirements and standards
Familiarity and compliance with ISO 13849
Implementing legal and Amazon internal requirements in occupational health safety and environmental regulations
Working with various support functions (HR, Engineering, Facilities)
Ensuring compliance with Massachusetts Occupational Safety and Health laws and guidelines as well as company guidelines and completing the necessary formalities to comply with them
Evaluating accidents and statistics and developing prevention programs to avoid accidents
Creating a safe work culture and promoting commitment to occupational health and safety measures of management and teams
Close cooperation with the local fire brigade, the occupational health and safety authorities and any professional associations and maintaining these relationships
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we"d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Amazon Robotics (AR) Technology Enablement & Solutions (TES) Team enables ARs people, purpose, and place to deliver the future. We remove barriers, drive organizational productivity, and foster growth. We serve AR leadership, product customers, and employees, and collaborate with teams throughout FTR. Creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace experience. Designing and iterating on learning, development, and engagement solutions to support needs of operators and employees. Synthesizing and articulating ARs long-term strategy, near-term goals, product roadmaps, and workforce strategy. Developing and managing cross organizational mechanisms, reporting, programs, and Sustainability efforts.