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Are you ready to lead safety infrastructure for Amazon's first self-performing material handling equipment integration program? As Principal Risk Manager for One MHS Integration & Deployment within the Workplace, Health & Safety organization, you'll build and operationalize the complete safety program that enables Amazon to safely execute MHE installations across its fulfillment network.
You will do this by partnering with WHS Construction Safety, ONE MHS I&D Leadership, GES Construction, and third-party labor providers to ensure every site has the policies, training, and compliance systems required to protect workers from day one.
You will own the entire safety infrastructure for ONE MHS Integration & Deployment — every policy, procedure, training standard, compliance framework, and operational safety system — with increased scale year over year. You will do this by designing and authoring the complete ONE MHS safety policy framework, building course training curriculum across multiple role types, managing the Go/No-Go readiness process, and driving a five-tier safety metrics framework that spans lagging indicators through cultural benchmarking.
You will analyze safety performance data across simultaneous project sites and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership including Directors and VPs.
Drive Prevention through Design at scale: You will establish the ONE MHS safety policy architecture from scratch — bridging Amazon's existing WHS operational policies, WHS Construction Safety standards (SSC V3/V4), and the unique requirements of an internal MHE integrator performing construction-adjacent work in operational facilities.
You will author procedures across policy areas including electrical safety (NFPA 70E), fall protection, LOTO/control of hazardous energy, confined space entry, rigging and lifting, hot work, PIT/MEWP operations, and scaffolding. Your objective: build the infrastructure that makes self-performing integration safe before operations begin.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels: You will build trust across WHS Construction Safety, WHS RME, WHS FEC, ONE MHS I&D Leadership, GES Construction, and third-party providers by communicating complex technical requirements clearly and effectively. Your ability to earn credibility across organizations with competing priorities — speed, standards, and operational handoff — will embed safety into every phase of the ONE MHS program.
Build and Scale: You will design the system, stand it up, prove it works, and scale it across the network — all while the work is happening around you. You will manage the transition from consulting support to fully internal capability, develop the distributed safety leadership model, and continuously refine policies and training based on field feedback, incident data, and evolving Amazon standards.
This role requires travel of 40–60% to conduct site visits, lead Go/No-Go readiness assessments, and oversee safety program execution across multiple simultaneous facility launches. You are building Amazon's first internal MHE integrator safety program.
Key job responsibilities
Safety Policy & Procedure Architecture
Design, author, and implement the complete ONE MHS safety policy framework across all policy areas including electrical safety (NFPA 70E), fall protection, LOTO, confined space, hot work, rigging and lifting, PIT/MEWP operations, and scaffolding
Author the ONE MHS Safety Code of Conduct, site mobilization safety checklist, pre-task planning procedures, and Go/No-Go readiness criteria
Develop the ONE MHS incident investigation protocol defining escalation paths, root cause analysis methodology, and corrective action tracking
Bridge Amazon's existing WHS operational policies and SSC V3/V4 Construction Safety standards with the unique requirements of internal MHE integration work
Training & Competency System
Own the end-to-end training curriculum for all ONE MHS role types covering courses across general safety, energy/electrical, work at heights, equipment operations, and emergency response
Build the training tracking and compliance system ensuring 100% completion verification before any personnel access any site
Establish competency verification processes for high-risk activities — not just course completion, but demonstrated proficiency
Manage the upstream training interface with third-party labor providers, defining pre-arrival requirements and on-site delivery in coordination with site WHS teams
Compliance & Governance
Own SSC V3/V4 compliance for all ONE MHS projects — ensuring every site, every shift, and every activity meets Amazon Special Safety Conditions
Manage the Go/No-Go process for ONE MHS sites — developing criteria, conducting readiness assessments, and making recommendations to WHS Construction Safety
Build the internal and third-party safety audit program including scheduled and unannounced inspections, finding classification, corrective action tracking, and closure verification
Design and implement the ONE MHS five-tier safety metrics framework spanning lagging indicators, process indicators, leading indicators, cultural indicators, and industry benchmarking
Establish reporting cadence from daily incident reports through quarterly executive summaries to VP WHS and annual comprehensive program reviews
Third-Party & Contractor Safety Management
Own the safety interface with third-party QA Site Safety Manager providers — selection criteria, performance standards, contract requirements, and ongoing performance management
Manage third-party labor provider safety partnerships including upstream training requirements, on-site safety verification, and escalation protocols
Oversee consulting engagement deliverables and manage transition to fully internal capability
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of cross-functional project or program delivery experience
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in occupational safety, construction safety, or safety program management in industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments
5+ years of experience building safety programs from the ground up — designing policy frameworks, training systems, and compliance structures where none previously existed
Direct experience with high-risk construction or industrial activities: electrical work (NFPA 70E), work at heights/fall protection, LOTO/control of hazardous energy, confined space entry, rigging and lifting, and hot work
Experience managing safety across multiple simultaneous project sites with both employee and contractor workforces
Demonstrated ability to author safety policies and procedures that are operationally executable — tools that field teams actually use
Experience with OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926), general industry standards (29 CFR 1910), and contractor safety management
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Ability to travel 40–60%
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or MBA with safety management focus
CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification
Experience in material handling equipment installation, commissioning, or integration environments
Experience working within or alongside Amazon's WHS, Construction Safety, or RME organizations
Familiarity with Amazon Special Safety Conditions (SSC) or equivalent owner-controlled safety programs
Experience scaling safety programs from pilot/startup phase to enterprise-wide deployment (10+ to 50+ sites)
Experience managing third-party safety providers and consulting engagements
Experience with safety management software systems, training tracking platforms, and data-driven safety analytics
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Equal Opportunity
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.
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.
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