2027 Discovery HSE (Health, Safety and Environment )

ABB•Mebane, NC

About The Position

ABB’s two-year Discovery rotational program gives participants experience across manufacturing operations, supply chain, purchasing, logistics, procurement, HSE, continuous improvement, and manufacturing supervision. Participants complete three rotations, which may be structured as 6 months, 6 months, and 12 months, within the Electrification business group. Rotation assignments are selected based on individual interests, skills, and business needs. The program begins with a July orientation and includes global early talent programming in professional development, technical training, networking, and social engagement. A dedicated program manager supports participants throughout the program, which concludes with a capstone project and final presentation. In this HSE role, the participant supports risk assessments, hazard controls, incident reporting and investigations, HSE programs, and initiatives that promote a strong safety and environmental culture. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to social events and team activities and build a broad network within ABB. Participants must be open to relocation across the U.S. for each rotation; relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety Management, Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering, or a related field.
Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
Able to manage project timelines and deliverables; proven project management experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis.
Able to interpret and work with manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Open to relocation across the U.S. for each program rotation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Valid U.S. work authorization and no current or future need for visa sponsorship from ABB, including CPT or OPT.

Nice To Haves

Experience in relevant internships or co-ops.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies.
Eagerness to grow through varied experiences and perspectives in a dynamic work environment.
Growth mindset focused on continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

Support risk assessments, ensure effective hazard controls are implemented, and assist supervisors in meeting regulatory, company, and HSE requirements.
Coordinate incident reporting and support investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Promote a strong safety and environmental culture by coaching employees, supporting behavioral-based safety initiatives, and reinforcing safe work practices.
Support implementation of HSE programs, projects, objectives, and improvement initiatives.
Contribute to social events and team activities and build a broad network within ABB.
Depending on rotation assignments, support manufacturing operations projects, production-line optimization and setup, lean manufacturing, product flow, strategic problem solving, supply chain and procurement activities, logistics, pricing strategies, continuous improvement, Kaizen events, Bill of Materials creation and maintenance, and compliance initiatives.

Benefits

Relocation assistance.
Medical plan options, including a PPO and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Dental and vision benefits.
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Voluntary life and AD&D and supplemental benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption resources.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions; salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time away policy.