Amazon is a global technology leader specializing in e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Originally founded as an online bookstore, it has evolved into one of the world's most influential companies, operating an extensive global logistics network and the industry-leading cloud infrastructure platform.

In Spain, Amazon has established a massive footprint with corporate headquarters in Madrid and a major tech hub in Barcelona, complemented by dozens of fulfillment and delivery centers nationwide. The company is a primary destination for international professionals in Europe, offering a high volume of English-speaking roles in software engineering, data science, and AWS cloud services, often accompanied by relocation assistance for specialized talent.

Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in Bellevue, Washington, Amazon began as an online bookstore before diversifying into a vast range of products and services. It revolutionized the retail industry with its Prime membership and transformed the tech landscape with the launch of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2006.

Health and Safety Technician, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)

Amazon

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Amazon, the safety and well-being of our staff is an absolute priority. Our Safety Technicians play an essential role in making this possible. This position is an opportunity to start your career in occupational safety and develop within an international company. You will collaborate closely with our experts to oversee your site, allowing you to see the positive impact of your work on people's well-being every day.

Key job responsibilities
- Conduct audits and risk assessments.
- Oversee the site to ensure that processes comply with Amazon's safety procedures.
- Create and update reports on safety metrics for peer review.
- Collaborate with Operations staff and across the company on safety-related tasks and provide guidance on processes.
- Support the implementation of new safety measures.

A day in the life
You will work in one of our centers. This means you will be able to closely monitor what is happening, and colleagues can easily consult you during their shifts. This role consists of identifying potential problems before they occur. You will spend a lot of time reviewing the site and learning how staff use the equipment. By understanding how each task and machine works, you will be able to think of the best way to keep processes safe. You will also be one of the people responsible for implementing safety changes, which involves working closely with many people. In addition to your daily and weekly tasks, you will provide support to the Operations team on ad-hoc safety-related work. Safety is fundamental at Amazon, and you will help us collect the essential data that allows us to monitor our processes and stay ahead of any incidents. You will also share that data with staff across the company and collaborate with other teams to ensure that safety always comes first.

About the team
The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team plays a fundamental role in ensuring the mental and physical well-being of our staff at work. Our team works with managers, associates, and local administrations across all our sites, ensuring compliance with Amazon policies and legal regulations, and guaranteeing the safety of our work environments. The team offers a variety of opportunities, from Safety Technicians to Program Managers. Regardless of your position, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the safety strategy across the network.

View original advert (Spanish)

En Amazon, la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestro personal es una prioridad absoluta. Nuestros Técnicos de Seguridad desempeñan un papel esencial para hacerlo posible. Este puesto es una oportunidad para comenzar tu carrera en seguridad laboral y desarrollarte en una empresa internacional. Colaborarás estrechamente con nuestros expertos para supervisar tu centro, lo que te permitirá ver cada día el impacto positivo de tu trabajo en el bienestar de las personas.

Key job responsibilities
- Realizar auditorías y evaluaciones de riesgos.
- Supervisar el centro para garantizar que los procesos cumplan con los procedimientos de seguridad de Amazon.
- Crear y actualizar informes sobre las métricas de seguridad para que los compañeros los revisen.
- Colaborar con el personal de Operaciones y de toda la empresa en tareas relacionadas con la seguridad y ofrecer orientación sobre los procesos.
- Apoyar en la implementación de nuevas medidas de seguridad.

A day in the life
Trabajarás en uno de nuestros centros. Esto significa que podrás seguir de cerca lo que sucede y los compañeros podrán consultarte fácilmente durante sus turnos. Este puesto consiste en identificar posibles problemas antes de que ocurran. Dedicarás mucho tiempo a revisar el centro y a conocer cómo el personal utiliza los equipos. Al comprender cómo funciona cada tarea y cada máquina, podrás pensar en la mejor forma de mantener los procesos seguros. También serás una de las personas encargadas de poner en práctica los cambios de seguridad, lo que implica trabajar estrechamente con muchas personas. Además de tus tareas diarias y semanales, ofrecerás apoyo al equipo de Operaciones en trabajos puntuales relacionados con la seguridad. La seguridad es fundamental en Amazon, y nos ayudarás a recopilar los datos esenciales que nos permiten controlar nuestros procesos y adelantarnos a cualquier incidencia. También compartirás esos datos con el personal de toda la empresa y colaborarás con otros equipos para asegurar que la seguridad sea siempre lo primero.

About the team
El equipo de Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) desempeña un papel fundamental para garantizar el bienestar mental y físico de nuestro personal en el trabajo. Nuestro equipo trabaja con responsables, asociados y administraciones locales en todos nuestros centros, asegurando el cumplimiento de las políticas de Amazon y las normativas legales, y garantizando la seguridad de nuestros entornos de trabajo. El equipo ofrece una variedad de oportunidades, desde Técnicos de Seguridad hasta Responsables de Programas. Independientemente de tu puesto, contribuirás al desarrollo y la implementación de la estrategia de seguridad en toda la red.