Risk Specialist 1 - Environmental Assurance and Protection

Description

Amazon's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team is responsible for ensuring that Amazon's global operation is the benchmark for environmental excellence across all similar industries. EAP transforms environmental regulatory compliance into a zero-defect process through simple, scalable, and sustainable solutions that protect the business, our communities, and the environment.

The Risk Specialist I drives regulated waste compliance across the 2-4 sites they support. This specialist executes the organization's environmental compliance plans at the site level, tracks waste compliance obligations to closure, and partners with site and operations teams to meet compliance milestones. They conduct site inspections, maintain hazardous waste accumulation and manifesting records, and surface gaps through regular program controls.

The ideal candidate brings working knowledge of regulated waste requirements, including RCRA, DOT, and applicable state hazardous waste rules. They communicate technical compliance requirements clearly to site leaders, operations partners, and legal stakeholders, and use data to find gaps, prioritize fixes, and improve conformance across their sites.

This role requires sound independent judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to run the right mechanisms and manage competing priorities to meet compliance objectives in a dynamic, high-pace operations environment. If you are motivated by solving regulatory compliance problems in the field, this role is for you.

Key job responsibilities
- Own the execution and delivery of regulated waste compliance projects and activities, including developing standard operating procedures, workflows, and inspection routines, to mitigate identified risks across the sites you support.
- Apply risk management methods such as waste compliance audits and site inspections to monitor compliance thresholds, test controls, and take corrective action when findings arise.
- Collaborate with site teams, compliance operations, and operations partners to understand business needs, clarify waste compliance requirements, and drive productive discussions that build consensus.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and work with process owners to improve conformance, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency.
- Prepare clear and concise documentation, including status reports, audit results, metrics, and project communications, so the right information reaches the right audience at the right time.
- Travel expected up to 50% of the time.

A day in the life
Your morning might begin by reviewing incoming risk-related requests and prioritizing your project tasks. You will spend time conducting audits or risk assessments, updating documentation, and coordinating with compliance operations and partner teams. Throughout the day, you will track project milestones, resolve roadblocks, and communicate progress to stakeholders. You will also look for ways to streamline existing processes and ensure your risk area stays aligned with current regulations and team objectives.

About the team
Our team is dedicated to protecting Amazon's customers and business by proactively managing risk across a broad range of areas, from regulatory compliance to operational resilience. We work closely with legal, operations, and business partners to deliver practical risk solutions and build a strong culture of compliance. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and creative problem-solving, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where every team member can grow and make an impact.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
- 2+ years of experience in environmental compliance, regulated waste management, or workplace risk investigations
- Experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, and applicable state hazardous waste rules)
- Experience collecting and analyzing data to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Experience managing a regulated waste program across multiple sites, including hazardous waste accumulation, manifesting, and disposal
- Hazardous waste certification such as RCRA or DOT (49 CFR) training, or 40-hour HAZWOPER
- Experience conducting site audits or inspections and tracking findings to closure
- Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.