EHS Specialist

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc is hiring a full-time EHS Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates should have at least 1 year of EHS experience or a relevant degree. Responsibilities include maintaining safety metrics, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting risk assessments. Flexibility in working hours is required. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a safety-related field and experience in emergency response and workers' compensation management.
Job Title: WHS Specialist (WHSS)

Minimum Requirements:
• 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 matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
• 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

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit here for more information.

Compensation: The base pay for this position ranges from $50,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit here.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Skills:
Analysis Skills, CPR Certification, Case Management, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Defibrillator, Emergency Response, Environmental Health, Ergonomics, Federal Laws and Regulations, First Aid, Hazard Analysis, High School Diploma, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Worker's Compensation, Workplace Issues

About the Company:
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc