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Description

Based in Arlington Virgina the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program Manager role will support and continue to develop lab EHS programs for the AMER (US) region. The Labs R&D EHS Manager will develop, communicate, train, drive, manage, audit, improve, and measure AMER labs EHS performance.

This individual contributor role will include developing and enhancing EHS compliance and risk management processes. Developing scalable solutions, building partnerships with lab managers, facilities teams and regional EHS teams will be essential. Driving program understanding, influencing business unit leadership and integrating EHS into daily lab operations will be key success factors to continuously improving EHS performance for the AMER labs portfolio.

Key job responsibilities

- Assess and cost-effectively implement programs to manage lab EHS-related risks, with the long-term objective to reduce risks and eliminate hazards, while supporting innovation.

- Conduct investigations of working conditions in lab spaces for the prevention of occupational disease and industrial health hazards, with specific references to chemicals, lasers, radiation, robotics, noise and other potential employee health hazards.

- Develop and implement EHS training programs that will engage all levels of lab teams on EHS responsibilities, compliance requirements and safety cultural progression within the global labs portfolio.

- Provide leadership on EHS issues within the labs team, assist senior leaders in understanding business impacts of EHS issues, thereby enabling prudent allocation of resources and decision-making.

- Support and conduct lab EHS audits and develop action plans to resolve EHS findings and implement solutions and countermeasures promptly and effectively.

- Serve as a key contact for country and local government agencies that have jurisdiction over AMER lab sites.

- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines within the company to assure effective EHS program implementation and cohesiveness.

- Perform data analytics on company and industry EHS information to drive improvement initiatives.

- Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and customer requirements.

- Remain up-to-date and conversant with relevant laws, regulations and other statutory requirements that affect EHS in a laboratory setting.

A day in the life

- Must be able to view issues in a systematic manner and problem solve in a logical way.

- An ability to work under your own initiative is important, as is the ability to prioritize multiple workloads and tasks, while still meeting set timelines.

- An ability for innovation to solve complex EHS related issues for the business.

- Be persistent and able to work in a high intensity, ever changing working environment.

- Results oriented; thrives in a culture that values individual initiative, yet strongly supports teamwork and collaboration; comfortable working in and supporting an entrepreneurial environment.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or a related field

- 5+ year’s experience providing EHS support in laboratory/R&D, complex manufacturing, and/or production environment.

- 5+ year’s experience working with regulatory authorities on site inspections and permitting/ongoing permit compliance.

- 5+ year’s experience developing and implementing electrical safety, lockout/tagout, laser safety and radiation safety programs.

- 5+ year’s experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including: hazardous waste, universal waste, air permitting and water discharge permits.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Health and Safety or a related field

- EHS-related licenses, or certifications (i.e. Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or similar).

- 2+ years of experience in managing EHS programs in a fast pace, high tech organization, at a regional/global level.

- A proven track record of driving the EHS agenda in a multi-stakeholder organization, and possess the ability to engage the workforce at all levels in the journey to build a strong EHS culture for Amazon’s labs in AMER.

- Experience managing one or more of the following programs: Electrical safety, laser safety and/or related programs in an R&D setting.

- Operational or business management experience, with lean manufacturing tools and techniques.

- Have a collaborative, team-oriented approach to EHS management across the enterprise

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.