EHS Specialist Jobs in Arizona
EHS Specialist jobs in Arizona are in steady demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, mining and extractive industries, and large-scale construction, with openings at every level from entry-level safety coordinator through senior EHS manager. Phoenix and Tucson anchor most of the hiring activity, with Chandler and Mesa generating consistent openings tied to semiconductor and advanced manufacturing campuses. Employers with a lasting presence in Arizona who regularly hire ehs specialists include Raytheon Technologies, Intel, and Freeport-McMoRan. The most in-demand specialties are industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, and process safety for high-tech manufacturing environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Program Excellence & Implementation: Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization. Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement. Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits. Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
Additional Job Elements include:
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
Must be 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 personal issues in the workplace
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 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.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Goodyear - 28.94 - 33.41 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Program Excellence & Implementation: Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization. Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement. Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits. Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
Additional Job Elements include:
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
Must be 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 personal issues in the workplace
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 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.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Goodyear - 28.94 - 33.41 USD hourly
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in EHS specialist jobs across Arizona.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related field
- Familiarity with Arizona OSHA regulations and ADOSH compliance requirements
- Experience conducting job hazard analyses, incident investigations, and safety audits
- Working knowledge of EPA and ADEQ environmental permitting and reporting requirements
- Proficiency with safety management software and OSHA recordkeeping documentation
EHS Specialist Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ehs specialist in Arizona?
The standard path into ehs specialist work in Arizona starts with a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or industrial engineering. Arizona does not issue a state-specific EHS license, but most employers require or strongly prefer the Associate Safety Professional credential as an entry benchmark, with the Certified Safety Professional designation expected at the mid-career level. Familiarity with Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health standards and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality permitting processes gives candidates a clear practical edge in the state's manufacturing and mining sectors.
How much do EHS specialists make in Arizona?
EHS specialists in Arizona earn a median of about $89,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,200 for the lowest 10% to over $128,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire ehs specialists in Arizona?
Employers hiring ehs specialists in Arizona right now include Amazon, ASM, and BSI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's concentration of semiconductor fabs, aerospace primes, and copper mining operations means demand is especially consistent among large industrial employers with complex regulatory footprints.
Which Arizona cities have the most ehs specialist jobs?
Phoenix, Mesa, and Chandler account for the most ehs specialist openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the largest share through its aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing base, while Tucson's presence of Raytheon and the University of Arizona Medical Center creates steady demand, and smaller cities like Chandler and Mesa contribute openings tied to Intel's fabrication campuses and associated supply-chain operations.
Are there remote ehs specialist jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Most ehs specialist work is inherently hands-on, requiring on-site inspections, equipment audits, and direct engagement with facility operations. About 0% of ehs specialist openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically cover desk-based work such as compliance program development, documentation management, and regulatory reporting rather than field-level safety oversight.
How can I get hired as a ehs specialist in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to safety coordinator or EHS technician roles at Arizona's large industrial employers, where structured onboarding and mentorship under senior specialists are common. Raytheon, Intel, and Freeport-McMoRan all maintain internship and early-career programs at their Arizona facilities. Lateral moves from roles such as quality control technician, facilities coordinator, or environmental field technician are well-recognized stepping stones. Earning the Associate Safety Professional credential before applying, even without full work history, signals seriousness and satisfies a minimum bar that many Arizona manufacturing employers have set for new hires.
Where can I find and apply to ehs specialist jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to ehs specialist jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across industries including manufacturing, mining, construction, and healthcare. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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