Intern, Safety & Environmental
About The Position
Launch your career with OCTA while making a meaningful impact on employee safety and environmental stewardship. As a College Intern supporting the Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance (HSEC) team, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals on projects that advance workplace safety, environmental compliance, and organizational sustainability. This internship offers the opportunity to apply your education to real-world initiatives that support OCTA's mission and the communities we serve. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. You will also work with a mentor and benefit from career counseling.
Requirements
- Current full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software applications.
- A self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who enjoys collaborating and contributing to meaningful projects.
Responsibilities
- Support HSEC programs related to environmental compliance, employee safety, wellness, and training initiatives.
- Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data to support environmental impact studies, compliance activities, and safety programs.
- Assist with environmental permit tracking, database management, and system updates.
- Support employee injury investigations by gathering information and preparing documentation.
- Assist in developing reports, presentations, project specifications, and program recommendations.
- Participate in special projects that enhance HSEC programs, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with HSEC staff to identify opportunities for process improvements and innovative safety and environmental strategies.
Benefits
- Paid student/intern program
- Real world work experience on meaningful projects
- Opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills
- Work with a mentor
- Benefit from career counseling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
